The short answer is almost anyone, but it isn’t quite a free-for-all. While the UK is incredibly relaxed about name changes, your age, nationality, and where you live in the country determine how the rules apply to you. If you are an adult over 18, the path is wide open. You have a full legal […]
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Life moves fast, and sometimes your name needs to move with it. Whether you’re getting married, going through a divorce, or fancy a fresh start, a deed poll is the most common way to make that change official. But a question that keeps popping up is: Do I actually need a lawyer for this? The
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Not everyone enjoys their middle name, and not everyone has one. Parents often give their children middle names in remembrance of a loved one. Many people use their parents’ or grandparents’ names as their middle names. Some people have two, three, or even four middle names! When a person reaches adulthood, they can choose to
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Although having a kid is a fantastic event, new parents may find it stressful. By registering a child’s birth, parents can register the child with a general practitioner (GP) and educational institutions, and provide access to health care. However, after registering a baby’s birth in the UK, what happens if you decide to change their
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