In re Ford v [2001] JLR_Note 29 (06 June 2001)
Court recognizes the right of a transsexual individual to change their name to reflect their gender identity.
- Parties
- Applicant: Ford
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 06 June 2001
- Procedural Posture
- Family Law Application / Judgment
- Outcome
- application granted
- Legal Topics
- Change of Name, Transsexual Rights
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Parties
Ford
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Family Law Application / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 whether a transsexual individual may change their name
Ratio Decidendi
Court recognizes the right of a transsexual individual to change their name to reflect their gender identity.
Court Disposition
application granted
Orders
- name change approved
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