Name changes
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I am still married to the man that caused the knock. I will not be divorcing him for the foreseeable as we own property together that is in the process of a deed and name change. However, I can't stand that myself and my son still have his name. I want us to change to my maiden name. It is a bit pricey for a solicitor though. Does anyone know if there is a legal way I can do it without having to employ 1?
I know it's a long shot but with the amount I'm currently living on, I can't afford £100+ each.
Any advice appreciated.
I am still married to the man that caused the knock. I will not be divorcing him for the foreseeable as we own property together that is in the process of a deed and name change. However, I can't stand that myself and my son still have his name. I want us to change to my maiden name. It is a bit pricey for a solicitor though. Does anyone know if there is a legal way I can do it without having to employ 1?
I know it's a long shot but with the amount I'm currently living on, I can't afford £100+ each.
Any advice appreciated.
My person is changing their name via deed poll.
they downloaded a form, need to go to solicitor with a witness not related to them and known them for 10 years and get the form signed. This is costing them £40.
On the form it says something about spouses, I had to sign a bit of paper saying I wasn't changing my name (I think). I did it ages ago.
they downloaded a form, need to go to solicitor with a witness not related to them and known them for 10 years and get the form signed. This is costing them £40.
On the form it says something about spouses, I had to sign a bit of paper saying I wasn't changing my name (I think). I did it ages ago.
If you search on the forum there are other threads about name changes by deed poll, and I'm sure I've read that you can do it yourself with the witness signatures etc so not having to pay a solicitor's fee (although I get why it might feel more official doing it that way).
As K4 said, you can do it yourself. You don't need a solicitor.
https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll
You'll need the deed poll enrolled with courts to change things like passports and bank accounts.
https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll
You'll need the deed poll enrolled with courts to change things like passports and bank accounts.