The Shaming of Naming: Parental Rights and Responsibilities in the Naming of Children

RESPONSIBLE PARENTS AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, R. Probert, S. Gilmore and J. Herring, Hart 2009

Oxford Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11/2010

Posted: 13 Feb 2010

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Jonathan Herring

University of Oxford - Faculty of Law

Date Written: 2009

Abstract

This chapter consider the law on the naming of children. It provides a feminist critique of the current law and practice of naming. It argues that the current approach of the courts attaches too much weight to the wishes of fathers who seek to force children to retain the paternal name. It advocates the use of double surnames in cases where a parental agreement cannot be reached.

Keywords: family law

Suggested Citation

Herring, Jonathan J. W., The Shaming of Naming: Parental Rights and Responsibilities in the Naming of Children (2009). RESPONSIBLE PARENTS AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, R. Probert, S. Gilmore and J. Herring, Hart 2009 , Oxford Legal Studies Research Paper No. 11/2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1551856

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