0113 322 9222 | enquiries@consilialegal.co.uk | Donate To Our Partner Charity:

Change of Name

Change of Name

Due to various reasons you may wish to change your name. Any individual is free to change either their forename or surname, add additional names, change the spelling of names or delete names.

The most common method of formalising a change of name is by completing a change of name deed.

At Consilia Legal, we are often appointed to prepare change of name deeds. Before we can prepare the document, we would require sight of:

Photo identification such as your current photo card driving licence or your passport;
AND evidence to prove your address such as a recent utility bill, council tax demand or bank statement (not more than 3 months old).

Changing A Child’s Name

It is possible to change a child’s name, however this requires consent from everyone with parental responsibility. Parental responsibility means all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority that a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property by law (section 3(1) Children Act 1989).

Before drafting a change of name deed for a child, at Consilia Legal we require the following:

Two forms of ID (as above) from each person with parental responsibility;
A copy of the child’s birth certificate.

All those with parental responsibility should execute the deed by signing the document in the presence of a witness.

Our Fees

At Consilia Legal we offer a fixed fee in the sum of £100 plus VAT to prepare a change of name deed for an adult or a minor child. We can also provide certified copies at an additional cost of £5 per copy.

For more information contact us on 0113 322 9222 or enquires@consilialegal.co.uk.

Financial Disclosure in Divorce: What is this?

Navigating Child Maintenance

High Net Worth Divorce – how we can help.

Divorce and Issues of Capacity

Can money bring you love?

Divorce Law Reform On its Way!

Jack Osbourne’s divorce: It just didn’t work

Laura Clapton

Director, Family Solicitor & Mediator

0113 887 4672
0786 023 2975
laura@consilialegal.co.uk
LinkedIn
Google+

Contact Laura

Who We Are

Our highly experienced family solicitors work with you in the best way for you. As accredited mediators and experienced litigators we can assist you by whatever method is needed for your situation.

We know that every family situation is different and we pride ourselves in finding creative solutions which best work for you and your children.

For further information in regards to our family law specialists, please check out their profiles to read a little bit more about them

MEET THE TEAM

Free Consultation

We understand that you will want to have an initial conversation with one of our family experts to see how we can help you. This is why we offer a free consultation to assess your needs and to see how we can assist. Meetings can take place either face to face, over the phone, by email or through Skype/Zoom. Depending on each person’s personal circumstances, we will try to accommodate you to ensure that regular discussions can take place to progress matters.

For a no obligation, free initial discussion please call us on 0113 322 9222.

How We Can Help

Our experienced family & divorce solicitors can advise, guide and assist you in all aspects of private family law including:-

What Our Clients Say About Our Family Law Services

Laura Clapton has been brilliant and very professional through the Mediation process. I highly recommend her.

Jen Huggett

Absolutely five star service from Laura Clapton and her team, always kept informed of progress, and Laura was always available on the end of the phone to answer any questions. Highly recommended, thank you Consilia Legal.

Jane C

Professional and personal. Vicky was very caring and listened to my issue, advice was clear and easy to understand. Vicky ensured my mind was at ease and I knew my options. Excellent service. Sarah really knows the family sector, she puts you at ease instantly and ensures you are aware of all the options. Would definitely recommend this service. Thank you for your help.

Catherine White

Vicky guided me through the legal context of an employment and was very efficent, approachable and supportive. I would highly recommend this company and Vicky to others who need legal support and advice. Many thanks.

Maureen Sheridan

Had a great experience working with Victoria. Felt completely comfortable asking all kinds of questions and she always explained them really well.

Julia Mariani

I often get clients asking if I can assist with employment and family matters. As this is not my area of specialism I am conscious to help assist by passing them onto a trusted source who will look after the client in the best manner possible and with the same approach and ethos as myself. For employment and family matters I recommend to Consilia Legal as they contact the client promptly and provide practical no nonsense advice at a great value. I have no hesitation in recommending their services and will continue to direct my clients to them for this type of legal advice.

John Bailes

What our clients say about Consilia Legal on

Professional and received good customer service. I would really recommend them as they helped me to negotiate my way out of a difficult work situation on the best terms possible. Andy was very polite and knowledgable.

Diane Holden
3/15/2019
Excellent service from Laura Clapton guiding me through a difficult divorce process. Super efficient, professional and carries out the work with understanding and compassion for your situation. Would highly recommend and have already recommended.

Jo Allan
4/09/2019
Victoria Horner offered me employment law advice over the telephone and via email which was impartial but ultimately a game changer in the redundancy situation I found myself in with my employer. Victoria’s advice was instrumental in allowing me to negotiate redundancy and meant I was fully abreast of the law when having conversations with my employer. Victoria presented to me options which I have not yet considered or been made aware of a being entitled to which placed me in a stronger position when in dialogue with the HR department I was dealing with. This made me feel more empowered and gave me back some control during a very unsettling and confidence eroding time. Thank you Victoria.

Sarah De Biase
3/06/2019
Sarah Manning was great - really efficient and supportive. I would recommend her to anyone.

Leah Gore
6/28/2019
Very quick and reassuring response from Andy and the team here after a very difficult situation at work. Referred from Citizen Advice Bureau because all other firms seemed less bothered about my needs versus their fees. Andy gave great advice and helped explore my options so I could respond appropriately without being cornered by my work. Ended up with a very amicable outcome! In difficult times you need people like Consilia to help guide and support you... thanks guys

Mirra Riz
12/03/2018
I dealt with Vicky at Consilia Legal and I couldn't thank her and the team enough. Very fast and efficient and will go out of her way to help in anyway possible. Would recommend over and over again. Thank you

Lauren Clark
2/11/2019
I had a great service from Laura and her team at Consilia Legal and would certainly recommend them to others. The service was very friendly and informative keeping me up to date in a timely manner and been on hand to offer advice when needed. Thankyou.

Matthew Bell
3/05/2019