A v. B [2017] 1 JLR_Note 6 (21 March 2017)
The court's decision on change of surname applications is guided by the welfare of the child as the paramount consideration.
- Parties
- Applicant: A; Respondent: B
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 21 March 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Family Law / Judgment
- Legal Topics
- Change of Surname
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Parties
A
Applicant
B
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Family Law / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a change of surname should be permitted
Ratio Decidendi
The court's decision on change of surname applications is guided by the welfare of the child as the paramount consideration.
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