S.W.
I kept my maiden name as my middle name and that helped with lots of things. My "old" name is still officially my name and I can use both. I did eventually change my passport, driver's license and other documents. However I still have a few investment accounts and had a business until recently under my original name. By using the three names (it works because they are all relatively short) I have maintained all my former contacts, work and personal. The benefits are that we have one family name and I get to keep my identity.