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  • Guy_Incognito2025
    Guy_Incognito2025 Posts: 15 Forumite
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    Thank you.

    A couple of last questions I wanted to ask:

    1. I know I need to send the WS by email. I have only found one email address on the court's website which is a generic 'enquiries@...' email address. Will this be sufficient or should I contact them to try to find an email address for a specific department? I just want to make sure it definitely gets to the right person.

    2. I recently got married and, while still using my maiden name for unofficial personal and work purposes, I have officially changed my surname to my partner's surname on my passport and with the DVLA. Should I continue to use my maiden name in this claim since that's the name the claimant and court have me under, or should I write the WS in my married name and add a note to explain the different surname? I don't know if there could be any repercussions for failing to disclose my new 'legal' surname if they were to find out I've changed it.

  • Gr1pr
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    1 phone call tomorrow, always double check

    2 use the name on the claim form, add a paragraph about the change of name and why

  • Guy_Incognito2025
    Guy_Incognito2025 Posts: 15 Forumite
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    Good news!

    I received my NoD this morning, without even having to submit my witness statement.

    Thank you all for your help and for the info you provide on this forum.

    Cheers!

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  • Coupon-mad
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  • Umkomaas
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    Thank you @Guy_Incognito2025 for the copy of your NoD . I can now get this counted in the DCBL Legal thread of shame. 👍

    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

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  • patient_dream
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    WELL DONE ….. DCBL Chickened out again, CLUCK CLUCK

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