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DivorceFamily LawSKB NewsCan I Change My Child’s Name?
Can I Change My Child’s Name? Many families choose to change their child’s surname for lots of different reasons. Find out what you need to do below. This is general guidance. Call our team to find out your options. [article updated 26 April 2023] Overview The process to change your child’s name is pretty straightforward by deed poll or statutory declaration. Complications can arise depending on the child’s age and agreed parental responsibility. Under 16 Years Old Only family members with parental responsibility can change their child’s name. Everyone with parental responsibility will need to agree to the change. For Official Documents – such as passports or driving licenses, you will need to complete a Deed poll. You can choose to complete the forms yourself or ask our team to take care of the paperwork on your behalf. Statutory declaration – one of the easiest ways is to complete a formal statement of intention to change your child’s name. This is signed under oath in the presence of a solicitor. Many organisations will accept the Declaration as proof of name change. It is not valid for official documents. Children aged 16 or 17 Years Old Children who are aged at least […]
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SKB NewsSarah Khan-Bashir named Lawyer of the Year in National Law Awards
Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE, founder of SKB Law, has been named Lawyer of the Year at the 2022 Modern Law Awards in London. The firm was also Highly Commended as Boutique Law Firm of the Year. Now in their eighth year, the Modern Law Awards identify and celebrate the greatest talent and success stories in the UK legal sector. Growing up, I didn’t see women who looked like me in court, events or boardrooms. But things are changing. The legal profession is changing. The Modern Law Awards ceremony took place in London on 7 April 2022. The firm was shortlisted in three categories: Boutique Law Firm of the Year (1-10 employees) Lawyer of the Year Marketing & Communications We are delighted that Sarah was named Lawyer of the Year and the firm was Highly Commended as Boutique Law Firm of the Year. Each entry was assessed by an independent panel of judges, chaired by I. Stephanie Boyce, President of the Law Society of England & Wales and Vice-Chair Tom Heyon, Managing Partner of DLA Piper’s London Office. Speaking after the awards, Sarah said: “I’m feeling so grateful and overwhelmed. We’re a small firm from Bradford winning national law awards. Growing up, I […]
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SKB NewsSKB Law shortlisted at Legal Innovation Awards 2022
SKB Law shortlisted at Legal Innovation Awards 2022 We are delighted to have been shortlisted for ‘CSR Innovation’ at the Legal Innovation Awards 2022. SKB Law is shortlisted alongside global law firms Ashurst, DLA Piper, Herbert Smith Freehills, Hogan Lovells, Paul Hastings, Pinsent Masons and national firm, Tenet Compliance & Litigation. The Legal Innovation Awards recognise innovation in the legal sector and working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives. They celebrate the outstanding achievements of law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments, alternative business structures and suppliers. Learn more about the Awards and the 2022 Shortlist here: https://www.event.law.com/legalweek-innovationawards/2022-shortlist
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DivorceFamily LawSKB NewsI’ve been served with a non-molestation order, what can I do?
If you’re served with a non-molestation order, providing an undertaking does not mean that you admit to the allegations. You can give the undertaking to the court on the basis that you do not agree with the allegations.
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