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(@daloser)
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Hi

I have Indian heritage and my ex-wife was Irish.  We have 2 boys and to be balanced we named one boy with an Irish first name and Indian middle name, the second one the other way around.  My ex-wife has gone ahead and put a nickname to my son who has an Indian name and explained to my other child that everyone should call him by his first name as he is Irish and his culture.  My other boy is now called by his nickname, but can this be legal?

I wasn't asked nor told but all our correspondence now is with the nickname. I agree this is very petty but it is my child's identity

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Topic starter Posted : 15/10/2024 8:53 pm
(@dadmod3)
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Its not unlawful if his name hasn't been changed and school have him registered by his birth name.  It is possible to change a child's name by deed poll but this needs the consent of each person with parental responsibility. I have family members who are known by a nick name, not their registered name.  Your son can choose to be known by his birth name when he is older if he wishes.  You don't say how old your son is but is he old enough to have an opinion and does he mind?

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Posted : 16/10/2024 10:03 am
(@daloser)
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@dadmod3

Hih

There was no agreement between us to tell school that's what he is called at home, isn't that a unilateral decision? He is 7 years old. He is too young to mind things, he is a beautiful considerate boy.

My other boy who is 8 and has an Irish name has been told he shouldn't have a nick name as he should be proud of his Irish name. It's just a sad manipulation that I will have to accept I guess.

 

Thanks you so much for your reply. I appreciate it

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Topic starter Posted : 20/10/2024 4:35 pm
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