Family Law – Name Change

Ryan, through a family member, contacted our Hibberts Family Department to enquire about changing his name. Family Secretary, Calum, responded promptly and provided a clear explanation of the onboarding process, enabling Ryan to complete the necessary steps efficiently. As a result, Calum arranged an appointment for Ryan with Head of Family law, Donna Riley, to finalise the change of name via statutory declaration, scheduling it at a convenient time for Ryan shortly after his initial enquiry.

Before the appointment, Donna Riley prepared the Statutory Declaration Change of Name document using the information Ryan had previously provided. During the face-to-face meeting, Donna Riley thoroughly explained the legal implications of a name change and guided Ryan through each part of the statutory declaration, addressing all of Ryan’s questions about the process. Satisfied with the document, Ryan signed the statutory declaration.

Ryan was provided with the original change of name documentation and certified copies, which could be passed to the relevant authorities to implement the name change.