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Is my 13 year old son legally entitled to change his name, now that he has reached 'manhood' under Jewish law ?

No, the Names Act of 1956 states that a minor can only change  his  name if his parents, who are his natural guardians, consent. The fact t hat he is of Barmitzvah age (13), is irrelevant as only civil law regulates changes in names. If you, however, object to your son's proposed name change, he could apply for court permission anyway, via a 'close friend'. The family court would probablyappoint him a solicitor ad litem, to prevent a conflict of interests on your part.