Are you looking to change the name on a house deed due to the death of the previous owner? This article will answer some of the most pressing questions that arise from this scenario. Different ownership relationships will necessitate different steps in the name-changing process. In all cases, changing the name on a house deed […]
Normally, it isn’t possible to change the name, date, or any other details on a birth certificate in the UK. That’s because a birth certificate is a historical record that states a set of facts as they existed at the time of the certificate holder’s birth. Though it is possible to change your legal name, […]
When it’s time to decide on a name for a new baby, some parents get extremely creative and come up with regrettably unforgettable designations. Though these names are often concocted with the purest intentions, they can get in the way of things like gainful employment or opportunities to be taken seriously in a group of […]
Couples who wish to legally formalize their relationship in the UK can enter into either marriage or a civil partnership. These two options for legal recognition of a relationship gives UK couples the ability to choose the legal situation that most appeals to them in terms of their religious beliefs. In 2005, civil partnerships were […]
***Please note: if you would like to double barrel your surname by deed poll click here. What is a double-barrelled surname? A double-barrelled surname is created by combining the surnames of a married couple by either using a hyphen or by simply adding the second name onto the husband’s or wife’s existing surname. Over the […]
I hate my name. I really hate my name. Hear me out. What happens when you have a father who loves Star Wars more than anything else in the world. You get a name like mine, Chewy. Yes, that is Chewy like Chewbacca the Wookie. Growing up was difficult. Kids can be quite mean if […]
For some people, there might come the point where it becomes clear that something needs to change. You may come to realize that the path you’re on is not leading you to the life you’ve envisioned and that you cannot continue down the same road. Whether it’s a relationship, your health, finances, or some other […]
***Please note: before changing your name with the HM Land Registry you need to change your name by deed poll. To change your name by deed poll click here. If you’ve recently changed your name, you might be wondering how that affects your property documents, because you want to make sure your rights as a […]
