In re Ford v [2001] JLR_Note 29 (06 June 2001)

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

  1. 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