What factors will be considered when applying the best interests test under s. 5(4) of the Change of Name Act?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Pastran v. McDonough, 2017 ONCJ 806 (CanLII):
In the recent decision Hermanson v. Kairie, 2017 ONCJ 598 (C.J.), Sherr J. listed a number of factors to consider when applying the best interests test under s. 5(4) of the Change of Name Act.
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