Can I stop my 16 year old changing their name?

There is little that a parent or anyone else can do to stop a child changing their name once they have reached the age of 16. At 16 they are considered mature enough to be able to make such a decision without parental involvement. A parent may attempt to make an application to the court; however, the application is highly likely to be rejected as the courts would recognise that the young person is competent to be able to change their name.

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