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Hi dads
I wanted to know if my wife has right to change my children's Surname without my consent?
My children are aged 2 and 6.
I got separated from my wife in Christmas 2020 and since then I was not able to see my children then I had to apply for CAO in March. Got first hearing in few weeks. She already changed 6 year old boys school without my consent. Now I'm worried she will change the surname aswell.
I asked my solicitor and they said they cant change and they will have to get court order. But I donno I have a feeling she already by some sort of way.
Please advise.
Thanks.
hi,
I have heard others changing name by deed poll and all sorts without other persons consent. the same how they move kids from one school to another while keeping you in the dark. I think you should speak to your lawyer to ask court to specifically prevent her from changing names or do future school moves without your involvement.
If you are on the birth certificate and have parental repsonsibility she should not change their name without your consent. However, the form merely asks if anyone else should be consulted and if she says no then its done. I expect if she lies then you can complain. Info on this is on the www.gov.uk website. Google changing a child's name. I looked again and it seems to have changed recently and the procedure has tightened up. My granddaughter changed her daughter's name about 3 months ago and the fee was £18. She had a certificate which her daughter was very proud of!
Yes, agree you can ask the court to make a prohibited steps order to stop her from changing schools without your consent or changing their name.
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