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Do I Have a Say in the Surname My Child Is Given?

Unmarried fathers have no automatic right to choose their child's surname unless the mother agrees and you register the birth together.

How Do I Change My Marital Status?

Step-by-step guide to legally changing your name after divorce or marriage using a deed poll.