Changing Child’S Surname

[BigRooster]

My son and his ex have a daughter his ex has announced that she is getting married and is considering changing her daughters surname my son asked me can his ex do this with out his consent ?

[Tilly2]

How old is the daughter?

[Mamyalynne]

//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.//

Source.

https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/divorce-and-separation/your-children/how-to-change-your-child-s-surname/

[jno]

https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/change-a-childs-name

Enrol your child’s new name
You’ll need either:
the agreement of everyone with parental responsibility
a court order
You must try to reach agreement before you seek a court order.

[Tilly2]

The age of the daughter is relevant in that she might be old enough to choose for herself.

[Mamyalynne]

It is relevant Tilly. you're right and stated on both links - hopefully all concerned can agree.

[BigRooster]

Thanks everyone she is 11 coming on 21 if you no what a mean .

[Mamyalynne]

Well, she should certainly be involved in the discussions - they owe her that much.

[Peter Pedant]

if she is 11 going on 21 - she is certainly old enough to consent to this ( or not)

remember any court case is decided on the childs interests are paramount

[EDDIE51]

Yes PP is correct. The Child's best interest overrides everything else !

[Mamyalynne]

We all agreed on this one.

[jno]

the child's best interest may not be the thing the child wants, though.