If you are a member of a union they may pay for you to make a claim. Legal Aid is no longer available for personal injury claims. Changes of name Adults. In England, an adult can generally use whatever name he or she likes. Most commonly, people change their surname, but first names can be changed as well.
Some people change their name merely by using the new name.
This is acceptable in most situations. However, if you need to do something official, such as applying for a new passport, have a document notarized or get married, you will need to have some formal evidence of your change of name - a change of name deed. We can prepare a change of name deed for you, even very quickly and at reasonable cost. Children's names can normally be changed with the consent of both parents. One divorced parent cannot change a child's name without a court order or the written consent of the other parent.