Well I thought that I would update you all.

Friday we went to court after filling the application with the courts in early December.
I had to sign an affidavit stating that We had tried to locate her father and that we couldnt.

My DD came to court with me as she is 12 they wanted to talk to her as well.
The magistrate was great, he closed the court and made her feel comfortable, he asked me several questions then basically asked DD if she knew what it meant and if she wanted to do it, he also asked her about school etc.

SO as of yesterday her surname has been officially changed and she is rapt.