Deed Poll - The Law on Change a Child's Last Name and Surname
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The law on family names - You cannot simply change a child's last name when you remarry or set up a new partnership. The Court has the duty to decide what is in the best interests of the child. An application to change a child's surname is normally only successful when everyone having parental responsibility for the child gives their written consent.
They may agree to the name change or they may order a Specific Issue Order stating you cannot change the child's name. If there is a Residence Order there will automatically be a provision stating that the child's surname cannot be changed without the written consent of every other person who has parental responsibility or the Court.
A mother, or father, cannot change a child's surname by herself or himself unless she or he is the only person with parental responsibility. Even then if the other parent objects a Court Order should be made. Any child who has sufficient legal understanding may apply in their own right for the Court's permission to change their name. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Change-your-name-by-deed-poll/1617252885211036
The law on family names - You cannot simply change a child's last name when you remarry or set up a new partnership. The Court has the duty to decide what is in the best interests of the child. An application to change a child's surname is normally only successful when everyone having parental responsibility for the child gives their written consent.
They may agree to the name change or they may order a Specific Issue Order stating you cannot change the child's name. If there is a Residence Order there will automatically be a provision stating that the child's surname cannot be changed without the written consent of every other person who has parental responsibility or the Court.
A mother, or father, cannot change a child's surname by herself or himself unless she or he is the only person with parental responsibility. Even then if the other parent objects a Court Order should be made. Any child who has sufficient legal understanding may apply in their own right for the Court's permission to change their name. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Change-your-name-by-deed-poll/1617252885211036
