09. May 2024
In the UK, changing a child's name via deed poll is a straightforward process, but it can become more complex if one parent wants to change the child's name without the other parent's consent. While ideally, both parents should agree on a child's name change, there are circumstances where one parent may seek to change the child's name without the other's consent, such as in cases of estrangement or where the other parent cannot be located.