Hyphenating Surnames
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Topic: Hyphenating Surnames
Posted By: cheekymouse
Subject: Hyphenating Surnames
Date Posted: 29 November 2011 at 11:21am
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I have requested twice now that i would like to change DS surname so it is hyphenated. As i am no longer with DS father (he left us when DS was 3 months) i know i have to get his signature on the form. He refuses to get him surname changed. I simply want DS to have both family connections recognised in his name. Does anyone else have any experience with this? Any ideas what i can do? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 29 November 2011 at 12:22pm
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Do you have to formally change it? Can you not just use the name you want? Then when DS is older he can choose which name he wants to take? -------------  
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Posted By: cheekymouse
Date Posted: 29 November 2011 at 12:36pm
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I know i don't have to but, I would like to formally change it.
Yes i could just use the name i want, but i would rather he just has an 'official' surname that we use all the time rather than one i just use because I'm not happy with the current version. If that makes sense. I am travelling with DS next year and have been told that i will need to carry his birth certificate with me due to him not currently sharing the same surname. I guess unfortunately it's just something that i have to deal with at the end of the day ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cheekymouse
Date Posted: 29 November 2011 at 12:46pm
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Posted By: Hayz001
Date Posted: 29 November 2011 at 2:35pm
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You can do the form alone, but you need Family Court approval to do so - I don't know what the process is for this (perhaps contact Citizens advice bureau or your local community law centre?) but I imagine it may be a bit costly... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: cheekymouse
Date Posted: 29 November 2011 at 3:50pm
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Thanks Hayz
Have looked at my options and been in contact with a lawyer today as to what my options are legally. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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