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Changing a child’s surname can be a sensitive matter. In the UK, the rules surrounding it are very clear. If both parents hold
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Adrian Altman | Director | Senior Solicitor, Family Law Department | Head of Wills & Probate Department
Adrian Altman completed his Law Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University before being called to the Bar in 2002 and cross qualifying as a Solicitor in 2005. Adrian joined the team in 2017 and is a Senior Solicitor based at the Parc Menai office where he specialises in Family Law, his focus being on divorce, financial issues and disagreements concerning children. A member of Resolution and the Law Society Family Law Panel, he regularly appears in Courts across North Wales, Chester and the North West of England.
Adrian has also been in place as the Head of the Wills and Probate department since January 2019 and enjoys advising and guiding clients on aspects of private client work including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration (probate).
Whether it is Family Law or Wills and Probate, Adrian always delivers his expert advice in a clear, friendly, professional manner.
Adrian was made a Director of the Firm in February 2024.
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