[mum-steff]

I have 4 kids . 2 whitch are from a ex partner whitch was very violent towards me and my edest child whitch for 4 months old at the time I left him and moved in with my family, I did go bk 2 years later thinking he change thts how I had my second child with him he hadn't changed he got worse so I left any way to cut the story short I met some one else had 2 more kids and engaged very happy won't to get married in 3 years but won't us alll to have same name. But we went to see I solicter they said it would cost about 1000 t get both surnames change to my new partner name I was thingin about getting them cristened his surname any one got any advice theycall I'm dad he been there since the second one was a baby and got him walking and loves they both the same as his own .

[Alty]

Getting the kids christened under his name won't legally change their last names. They can call him dad without having his last name, it's only a name and won't change anything.

If it's really that important to you then you'll have to go the route the lawyer suggested.

Good luck.

[Fr_Chuck]

The Christening does not do anything from a legal view point, You will have to do a legal name change or try to get an adoption. This requires an attorney and going to court.

[DoulaLC]

i have 4 kids . 2 whitch are from a ex partner whitch was very violent towards me and my edest child whitch for 4 months old at the time i left him and moved in with my family, i did go bk 2 years later thinking he change thts how i had my second child with him he hadnt changed he got worse so i left any way to cut the story short i met some one eles had 2 more kids and engaged very happy wont to get married in 3 years but wont us alll to have same name. but we went to see i solicter they said it would cost about 1000 t get both surnames change to my new partner name i was thingin about gettin them cristened his surname any one got any advice theycall im dad he been there since the second one was a baby and got him walkin n loves they both the same as his own .

Were you married to your ex? Are the children registered with his surname? If so, you would need his permission (in most cases). If not, you would be better able to go ahead with a name change. Look into filing a deed poll... would be far less money than 1000 pounds and it may give you another option to make the changes you want to.
Name Change by Deed Poll - Can I change my children's name by Deed Poll?

[mum-steff]

Thanks all very much for your advice no I was not married to my ex but yes his name is on the birth certicate... I think am going to try and do it by de poll thanks see how it goes .

[joanne 1986]

I think you can change the surnames if your partner adopts them.you could ask about this at a registry office.

[Alty]

I think you can change the surnames if your partner adopts them.you could ask about this at a registry office.

The ex would have to agree to the adoption, if he doesn't then it's a no go.

[joanne 1986]

The ex would have to agree to the adoption, if he doesn't then it's a no go.

Yes sorry I should have stated this on my post earlier.thanks altenweg :)