Use of surname instead of initial
NA
(Querist) 21 June 2015
This query is : Resolved
Hi,
I got divorced recently.
We are from Tamil nadu and hence initial is used in our names ( eg. ChildName . X ) where X is the starting letter of father's name.
In passport etc , X would get expanded to fathers name if i apply for one .
I would like his name changed to ChildName Surname to avoid hassles.
Surname is that our community ( same for me and my ex-husband ).
What is the procedure to change it ? Thank you for your help.
P. Venu
(Expert) 22 June 2015
The aspect of divorce (or marriage) has no legal nexus to the names of the parties or the children. Anyone's name is the personal choice of that person or his/her parents/guardian.