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Bondi

Member since
December 2023

91 posts

Hi has anyone changed their childs name? I am going through the online forms but confused over the witness - do you NEED a solicitor to sign or is it just someone youve known over 10 years or both?
Also do both parents have to sign at the same time - we live over 5 hours from each other so hoping I can get the main forms completed and signed by myself then post to OH to sign/witness.

also did you put the details of the offence as the reason for the name change under the best interests?



anything else i need to know

Thanks guys

Posted Sat September 21, 2024 10:40amReport post

Holdingthegrenade

Member since
June 2024

224 posts

Sorry nobody has been able to help Bondi

just dropped in to check on you and see if you got sorted. I'd certainly be interested in this as I don't want it following my child when they're an adult.

Posted Mon September 23, 2024 8:02pmReport post

Bondi

Member since
December 2023

91 posts

I've enquired at a couple of solicitors, particularly in terms of whether we both have to be in the same room and sign together.... Will update with how it goes

Posted Mon September 23, 2024 8:36pmReport post

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