The custody agreement was made about 7-8 years ago and says she keeps dad's name. It was filed in Texas.
2006-07-22 13:38:11 · 10 answers · asked by water 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Seeking legal advice would be the right route to go. Honestly I do not believe there is a set age. I think it is more of a judges call. Remember to tell your child a name is is a name, it's what is inside that matters. It certainly has to be difficult to face other children when your name is different than the rest of your family: however, This is an awesome opportunity to show her her true inside beauty and to pick your battles. Remember also her true friends will love her no matter what her name is. Honestly childhood is hard if it isn't a name it is something else. Remember to pray and seek the Lord's will. He will Give you only as much as you can handle!! There is a lesson to everything. I will pray for you and your situation!!
2006-07-22 13:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by jagaja131 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not true, i had my fathers last name and changed to my step fathers when i was 18, by the way i also live in texas, took close to $30, but i think they have gone up on the prices.
2006-07-22 21:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by ~detox~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if they have guardian permission it is by age of 16 but they can do it themselves by the age of 18.
2006-07-22 20:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by tweety_lover_757 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It matters not what age you are, you will have to be adopted by your step-father for your name to be changed.
2006-07-22 20:49:26 · answer #4 · answered by mrsreadalot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter wants to shorten name, I called the health department, they said since she is under 18yr that we would have to get an attorney. otherwise have to wait till 18yr and about 200$ for this name change.
try calling health department in your town. im in ohio.
2006-07-22 20:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by cats3inhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know, 18? talk to the custody lawyers or whoever.
2006-07-22 20:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by jensilver77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will have to adopt her for her to change her last name to his.
2006-07-22 20:44:18 · answer #7 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mayB 18 or older. cause thats when u r pretty much a adult and have control over your life.
2006-07-22 20:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by gelly700 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in canada, you can do it any time as long as you pay for it,which is 300.00 for your first name and 500.00 for your last,
2006-07-24 09:53:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
18...
2006-07-22 20:43:46 · answer #10 · answered by bronzebabekentucky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋