Child’s emotional identity needs supersede grandparents’ wishes
In re E (a Child): Special guardianship order
Court of Appeal
“The power to order a child, subject to a special guardianship order, to be known by a new surname should not be exercised by the court if it would interfere with the child’s emotional identity needs.”
The Times, 11th April 2007
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