2006-06-16 16:48:09 · 6 answers · asked by newlastname 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I'm nearly 11yrs old and my "step-dad" is the only dad I know. I want to have HIS last name instead of the last name of the man who deserted us.
2006-06-16 16:55:59 · update #1
In most states, even if you're not adopted by your step dad, you have the right to change your name. What will happen is you need your parents to go down to the court house with you and file for a name change. They will notify your biological dad, and then you will have to go to court and explain to a judge why you want your name changed. If your "real" dad doesn't have any objections to it - and your mother and step dad want it to be changed, then there's no reason that the judge won't let you.
2006-06-23 13:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by BabyFirefly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state law where you live, if the law will not let you simply have your step dad adopt you and then you will have the last name.
2006-06-16 17:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by andyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think u can change ur last name untill ur 18 not sure...check with your Court House I would think
2006-06-16 16:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by big10pointers_baby_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u can, but check w/ the court house and pepole their, it will probaly cost u 90 dollars. changing ur name is a good way to get back at that man who levt u and ur mom, i would totaly do it to. try it
2006-06-16 17:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by basketballchic575 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? What's wrong with the one you have now?
2006-06-16 16:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by preciousmoments1962 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohh....i dunno...but y do u want to change ur last name?
2006-06-16 16:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by Xx.GiRL.xX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋