My children's father has no contact with them he hasn't seen the children for 3years we have been separated for 5years I have just started receiving £5 per week child support I have had 3 payments so far. My children wish to change their surname they are aged 11 and 9 where do we stand on this matter?

I assume you are in the UK, but in the states, it requires parental (both) consent. Is your ex willing to allow this?

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Originally Posted by shaz 31

my childrens father has no contact with them he hasnt seen the children for 3years we have been seperated for 5years i have just started receiving £5 per week child support i have had 3 payments so far. my children wish to change their surname they are aged 11 and 9 where do we stand on this matter?

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I am in the uk, I don't speak to him at all there is no contact so I don't know whether he would agree to it

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Originally Posted by shaz 31

i am in the uk, i dnt speak to him at all there is no contact so i dnt know whether he would agree to it

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Can you speak to him? If you can get his consent, it is sure to be much easier.