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    Jul 3, 2012, 09:21 AM
    Changing my child's surname now I'm married
    I've recently got married and was wondering if I need my ex partners permission to double barrell my child's surname?
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    Jul 3, 2012, 09:24 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by terrie brown View Post
    I've recently got married and was wondering if I need my ex partners permission to double barrell my childs surname?

    I have no idea what double barrel means. It varies somewhat by location but in general, no, not without the birth parent's permission.

    EDIT: Do you mean hyphenate?
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    Jul 3, 2012, 09:27 AM
    Yes like my surname an my child's fathers surname
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    Jul 3, 2012, 10:09 AM
    You may not legally change the child's name without the other parents permission or a court order.
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