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Gia456

Member since
June 2021

24 posts

Posted Sat July 3, 2021 10:42pmReport post

Evening,



I was wondering if anyone's partner had changed their name prior to being charged and if this helped when it came to press?

I'd read about it somewhere but don't know if anyone who has done it.



Any information welcome - thank you xx

Melody

Member since
March 2020

26 posts

Posted Mon July 5, 2021 10:08amReport post

Hi,

My husband (separated) did.

He changed it before charges were made, so he was charged in the new name. He did it via deed poll. He contacted the officer in charge of the investigation and told him of the name change and made sure it was listed as his new name , not just an alias. He also made clear that he'd changed his name in order to protect our child from being associated with his crimes..

The new name was read out in court and printed in the media/online. Old name was mentioned once and reporter didn't pick up on it.

His photo was still published so everyone knew anyway, but it's helpful for the Google effect in the future.

Good luck!

Gia456

Member since
June 2021

24 posts

Posted Mon July 5, 2021 5:28pmReport post

Thank you Melody.



I hope you and your child are coping.
xx