Advise needed on change of surname


opalstar

New Member
Sorry to add on..

<extract from ICA website> cos i can't seem to paste the link..
If the minor's parents are divorced, and one parent is currently residing overseas, must the consent of both parents be obtained before a name change can be executed?

Yes. The child's name is an important symbol of his identity and his relationship with his parents. Hence, the consent of both parents must be sought before the child's name can be changed. However, if the parent residing overseas cannot be contacted despite reasonable efforts, the parent who executed the deed poll will be required to make a declaration that the other parent is not contactable.

So I guess, if you file a police report or something before that father not around... then.. it should work ba?
 

clipperjunk

New Member
i understand that the new husband also has to adopt the kids officially...at least that's what my bro-in-law did....
 

sgbabydoll

Active Member
"if you file a police report or something before that father not around... then.. it should work ba?"

No need lah. Just have proofs on hand that you have made reasonable number of attempts to make contact with the ex-hb but to no avail, to satisfy the court. An easy way out is to consult a lawyer.
 

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