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julieg
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12 Jul 09 #130558 by julieg

Topic started by julieg

Does anyone know if I am able to double barrel our surname (without deedpoll as I don't have my ex husbands consent for the children) then 'drop' the bit of the name I don't want to be known by?

Thanks

NellNoRegrets
Platinum Member

12 Jul 09 #130591 by NellNoRegrets

Reply from NellNoRegrets

You cannot change your children's surname unless you have their father's consent - assuming he has parental responsibility.

But you can change your own surname - and you don't need to do it by Deed Poll.

Nell

Angel557
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12 Jul 09 #130595 by Angel557

Reply from Angel557

However, if you decide to change your name in any other way you will require a Deed Poll document as evidence that you have legally changed your name. Without a Deed Poll, most organisations will refuse to amend their records to show your new name, including passport, driving licence, banks, savings, credit cards etc

mez
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12 Jul 09 #130597 by mez

Reply from mez

Hi.
I wrote a statement to say I was reverting back to my Maiden Name because of divorcing & used the Decree Nisi to support it.
I did driving licence first & that gave me photo ID with my new name, Then I was able to change bank stuff & everything else.

julieg
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12 Jul 09 #130610 by julieg

Reply from julieg

Thanks for your replies.

My main difficulty is changing the childrens names. It is at their request as they have a name that means that they get bullied. My ex won't agree full stop.

We will just have to live with it I suppose.

Thanks everyone.

D L
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12 Jul 09 #130616 by D L

Reply from D L

Legally an adult can changed their name by assumption or deed poll, but deed poll is not necessary and is not a requirement. To change a child's name, either by assumption or deed poll requires the consent of the other parent or court order.

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