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In what circumstances will a court order a change of name for a child? (Re B and another (Change of Names: Parental Responsibility: Evidence))

In what circumstances will a court order a change of name for a child? (Re B and another (Change of Names: Parental Responsibility: Evidence))

Published on: 05 January 2018

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In what circumstances will a court order a change of name for a child? (Re B and another (Change of Names: Parental Responsibility: Evidence))
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What issues did this case raise?
To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
How did the court approach the application to change the forenames and surname of the children?
How did the court approach the application to restrict the exercise of parental responsibility?
What are the implications for practitioners? What will they need to be mindful of when advising in this area?

Article summary

Family analysis: Mai-Ling Savage, barrister at Garden Court Chambers, examines the issues in the case of Re B and another (Change of Names: Parental Responsibility: Evidence), which included an application by the mother to change her children’s names and a prohibited steps order restricting the father’s ability to exercise his parental responsibility. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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