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Justice

Parents arrange double surname for child, but judge reverses decision

De Telegraaf23 September · 12:4517 hours ago

A court in The Hague ruled that parents cannot change their child's surname to a double name shortly after birth. Two parents believed they had successfully arranged the combined surname through the municipality, but the judge overturned this decision, indicating that such late adjustments are not permitted under current regulations.

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