SA Ex Requesting Me to Sign One Page of Full Document?

[RickAndMorty]

Ok, so I'm, going through a property settlement dispute with my ex, and custody of children with my son, and she wants to change both her name, and my son's name to include both our last names (her mother's last name) "This is what she is telling me"

However, there are 4 instances of her being extremely difficult in the last month which would lead me to believe she is trying to screw me over, because I just don't trust her.

She sent me some photos which seems sus, given she hasn't sent me anything in 2 weeks. She said she wanted me to sign and return several pages, but has only given me Part 11, declaration of parents named on the child's birth certificate.

Should I refuse to sign the document without having the entire document with me, and individually signing every form she gives me, and photocopy every page for evidence? Or is there another way to go about this. Secondly, what are the legal ramifications of her not following the intentions of my authorization for name change.

Sorry if I didn't find the right home for this thread.

 

[Rod]

Never ever sign anything that you have not read or sighted in full. Bad idea, do not do it. Don't even think about doing it.

Nooooooooo

 

[Tim W]

Don't sign anything that is just a part of something.
See the whole document, think about it, and get advice on it,
and then either do, or don't, sign it.
This is true of anything, not just this stuff.

And yes, keep copies of everything.
If you want to really belt-and-braces about it,
have your "keeper" copies certified (by, say, a JP).
This is to forestall later disputes about authenticity/ tampering.

As to changing the children's surnames - absent a court order saying otherwise,
you are not required to consent to this.
Normally, a change of name for a child requires the consent of both parents.

 

[Rob Legat - SBPL]

Also bear in mind (from memory, so I could be incorrect) minors are only allowed to have one name change until they reach 18.

 

[RickAndMorty]

Thankyou, just what I was thinking. Now that I'm seeing her for what she is, everything is cautious.

 

[sammy01]

Posting in the family law thread about this or any other matter will get u a better result

 

[Tim W]

In the context of South Australia, you may find this helpful.