so have a nearly 6 year old dd by ex-partner. he is on her birth certificate but has had no contact with her since her 2nd birthday. He does not pay any child maintenance and I have no idea where he lives. my dd has my surname (maiden). I have been with my present partner for nearly 4 years and we are currently expecting our first child together. so the surname issue has cropped up, our new dc we would naturally like to have my dp's surname, and would like dd to have this surname as well as could not have two children with two different surnames. I have looked into changing dd's name by deed poll but need the consent of the father to do this. the only other way around it is to get a court order to change the name as he is absent. anyone any experience of this and advice to give?
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changing dd's name by deed poll with absent father
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miarosemum · 24/09/2012 10:10
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