Hi,
My husband was given "sole parental responsibility" of his son in Feb 2013. We would like to change his surname but the NSW BDM form states a specific court order is required if we cannot obtain consent from his biological mother. It states that an "an order of parental custody/responsibility will not be accepted"
How can this be if we have sole custody of children? His birth mother does not have any contact orders and we have not seen or heard from her since our final hearing.
It seems ridiculous that we must apply for more orders for a name change.
Any help is much appreciated.
My husband was given "sole parental responsibility" of his son in Feb 2013. We would like to change his surname but the NSW BDM form states a specific court order is required if we cannot obtain consent from his biological mother. It states that an "an order of parental custody/responsibility will not be accepted"
How can this be if we have sole custody of children? His birth mother does not have any contact orders and we have not seen or heard from her since our final hearing.
It seems ridiculous that we must apply for more orders for a name change.
Any help is much appreciated.