The legal bit

Navigating name changes in relationships, separation, and divorce

In this episode, Kate was joined by the Founder and Managing Director of NameSwitch, Cécile Mazuet-Eller, to discuss navigating name changes in relationships, separation, and divorce.

21 August 2024
40 MIN
#116

In this episode, Kate was joined by the Founder and Managing Director of NameSwitch, Cécile Mazuet-Eller, to discuss navigating name changes in relationships, separation, and divorce.

About the episode:

Kate and Cécile focus on why people choose to change their name following a change in relationship status, including the practical and emotional factors. Cécile deep-dives into what happens during a separation or divorce. She provides her tips and advice around when's the best time to do this, as well as common pitfalls.    About our guest:

Having experienced first-hand the pain and frustration of navigating through the name-change maze after getting divorced, Cecile set up NameSwitch to help others blitz through their name-change and embrace their next life chapter with simple, affordable packages. NameSwitch is the first and only service in the UK to offer name-change notification as well as deed poll packages.

You can download NameSwitch's free name change checklist here and can find them on all social media channels, including; TikTokFacebookInstagramLinkedIn and YouTube.

To order a certified copy of your original decree absolute or final order, click here.

More resources:

Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.

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