I have 2 daughters neither of whom see their father for very justifiable reasons. Both children at the time of birth were registered with their father's surname. I have a different surname.
My daughters want to change to my surname. No problem for my older as she is 17. My younger daughter is 13. I have looked at the process and although one parent signs, that parent is signing with the consent of the other parent.
I have no contact with their father. Their was police intervention to keep him away from me and I know he would not consent. Is that the only way my younger daughter can do this?
I am not wanting to stir up a hornet's nest over the issue of a name. I said I would look into it for her and the quick conclusion I have drawn is that I could not legally do this without consulting him, while he still holds parental responsibility. Is this right?