While interviewers can ask you whether you’ve used another name professionally or during your education, they can’t ask about your marital status, children, or if you plan to have a family in the future. Often the interviewer is innocently trying to break the ice by asking about your family. In these situations, redirect the question back to the interviewer. For instance, if they ask about your marital status you can reply by saying, “It sounds like family is important to you. Are you married?” This way, you’ve kept up the friendly banter without disclosing any information about your personal life.