Parentage, surname, adoption
A person’s legal identity – the link connecting them to their parents, and the surname and first name they bear – falls within the scope of personal law. These matters are deeply personal; yet they are governed by precise rules, the application of which requires both procedural rigour and sensitivity in the support provided.
Questions clients ask
How do I have a parent-child relationship recognised or contested? What evidence is admissible? Can I change my name or my child’s name? What is the procedure? My partner wishes to adopt my child: is this possible?
What this area covers
The firm handles all matters relating to identity and family ties:
- establishing and contesting parentage;
- changing a surname and changing a first name;
- simple adoption and full adoption.
We take the time to explain the legal issues at stake, the likelihood of success of any action, its expected outcomes and its implications for those around you. Where an amicable resolution is possible, we prioritise this approach. Where legal proceedings are necessary, we conduct them with the precision that these matters require.