Name Change Legal Implications

Summary

Once a Deed Poll is completed, all legal documents should use the new name. Incorrectly addressed legal documents may affect the validity of orders. Mr. Golds second marriage should be legally valid if the first divorce was valid. To determine the validity of the first divorce, check if all legal documents during the divorce were addressed to Mr. Golds new name post-Deed Poll and verify if the decree nisi and decree absolute were issued correctly. If Mr. Gold married under his previous name after the Deed Poll, it may not invalidate the marriage. You can check when someone changed their name by Deed Poll through the UK Deed Poll Service website. Consulting a legal professional for a detailed review is advisable.

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My ex-partner, Mr. Gold was married on 6th April * to his then partner of 9 years; Dorothy Rugira. Depending exactly when his Deed Poll was completed, this would have taken place before or during his marriage. With that being said, the subsequent * divorce proceedings were conducted by legal representation of Ms. Rugira, addressing Mr. Gold via his previous name in legal documents. This is further evidenced by a Financial Remedy Order sent to Mr. Gold in May * addressed to Mr Ayodeji Ogundare. My understanding is, albeit without having received formal Law training, is that once a Deed Poll name change process has been completed and approved, stipulations are that: The initial divorce notification/first proceedings document can be addressed to the respondents’ previous legal name, however, all correspondence and legal documents should be addressed in the current legal name of the respondent. The Decree Nisi & Absolute potentiality could have the legal validity refuted by legal institutions such as immigration, financial institutions and the police. The divorce proceedings should correctly reflect the individual's legal name, specifically when concerning court orders and legal documents. Mr. Gold has since remarried in May *, to his now wife, Mrs Hannatu Ogundare-Gold. I am concerned around whether this is a legally viable marriage, as of course, this could have potentially serious consequence both financially, legally and morally for Mr. Gold and indeed, his wife; Hannatu and would suggest this is looked into.
Hi ****,
Thank you for providing detailed information. To assist you better, could you please confirm whether Mr. Gold officially changed his name by Deed Poll before the divorce proceedings began? This will help clarify the legal standing of the documents and subsequent marriage.
Thank you.
Yes he did - divorce proceedings started at the end of */beginning of * and his name was changed in */*
Hi ****,
Thank you for confirming the details. Here's some general information based on the situation:
- Once a Deed Poll is completed, all legal documents should use the new name.
- Incorrectly addressed legal documents may affect the validity of orders.
- Mr. Gold's second marriage should be legally valid if the first divorce was valid.
It would be wise to consult a legal professional for specific advice.
Is there anything else you need help with?
How can I know whether the first divorce was valid?
Hi ****,
To determine the validity of the first divorce, consider the following steps:
- Check if all legal documents during the divorce were addressed to Mr. Gold's new name post-Deed Poll.
- Verify if the decree nisi and decree absolute were issued correctly.
- Consult a legal professional to examine the specific details of the case.
Is there anything else you need help with?
If his name was changed by Deed Poll prior to his wedding in * and he continued to marry under his previous name, then get a divorce in his previous name (despite it being Mr. Gold at the time), where does his previous marriage stand legally?
Hi ****,
To determine the legal standing of Mr. Gold's previous marriage:
- If Mr. Gold married under his previous name after the Deed Poll, it may not invalidate the marriage.
- Check whether all legal documents, including the marriage certificate, reflect his correct name.
- Consulting a legal professional for a detailed review is advisable.
Is there anything else you need help with?
How can I check when someone changed their name by Deed Poll
Hi ****,
You can check when someone changed their name by Deed Poll through the following steps:
- Contact the UK Deed Poll Service or the court where the Deed Poll was registered.
- Request a search for the Deed Poll record using the individual's previous and new names.
Is there anything else you need help with?
Can i do this online
Hi ****,
Yes, you can check the Deed Poll records online. Here are the steps:
- Visit the UK Deed Poll Service website.
- Use their online search function to request a record search.
- Provide the necessary details, such as the individual's previous and new names.
Is there anything else you need help with?
What is the web link for the search function
Hi ****,
You can visit the UK Deed Poll Service website for the online search function. Here is the link: [UK Deed Poll Service](https://www.deedpoll.org.uk/).
Is there anything else you need help with?