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Allow single parents to change a child's name without the other parent's consent

Submitted by Satisha Ferris on Friday 27th January 2023

Published on Monday 30th January 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 30th July 2023

Signatures: 32

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abuse ~ Change ~ Child ~ Parent ~ permission ~ Violence

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Allow single parents to change a child's name without the other parent's consent

Petition Details

To allow single parents to change their child’s surname without the other parent's permission, without having to go through the court procedure, even if the other parent is listed on the birth certificate. This is particularly important especially where domestic violence and abuse has occurred.


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