The Real Mom's Guide to Surviving Divorce

Unless you have built a career around your married name, it may be worthwhile to return to your original name. "It was like reclaiming my individuality and sense of who I am," La Keeda H. says of switching to her maiden name. But be forewarned: teachers, coaches, and other adults in your child's life may still refer to you as Mrs. So-and-So. As long as you're OK with constantly correcting them, then make the switch.