Posts Tagged "Birthregistration"

Still undecided on a name for your newborn? Don't panic. You have a legal grace period before the name becomes official. We explain the 42-day registration deadline, what happens if you miss it, and how to change your mind before the ink dries on the birth certificate.

Disputes over a child's surname are common. Does the mother hold all the cards? Or does tradition back the father? We explain the UK laws on Parental Responsibility, birth registration, and why neither parent has the ultimate veto without a court order.