I tried to get my last name changed and my bioligical father came to court and said he was against it. I have 20 days from yesterday to find a loop hole. I have a gardian at litem who has made a decision on weather or not he is to have custody of me and that might turn the whole thing a new route but i am looking for anyone with any information that might help me.
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2006-10-27 10:12:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the Judge has full discretion you don't need a loophole you need an argument ( can you convince the Judge that you have a valid reason - does your dad have a history of crime or drug abuse ; something that could endanger you by having a public connection ( see where this is going )
AND please use your spell check - things are more understandable that way
2006-10-27 10:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, if all else is good both parents must sign an affidavit approving (if older than age of maturity [18] it doesn't matter, you can, but that's obviously not the case if you have a guardian at litem). If there is an issue with your father, and you are not and never will be in his custody, the judge could still grant a name change. You will need to present sufficient evidence that because of you last name you are legitimately having problems, e.g. mental, emotional, etc. If you want additional help I would find out, maybe with the help of your guardian, where a law/legal clinic is, or other low income legal service, and they may be able to help you further.
2006-10-27 17:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How old are you? Who currently has custody of you? Where has your father been?
All of these are important to the outcome of the court hearing. If you are old enough you can file something with the court to kinda become independant, almost like a parental divorce but you do not get majority status - talk to your probate judge or whatever judge this jurisdiciton falls in in your area.
2006-10-27 17:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by salter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to Social Services, if you are 15 or 16 you may be declared an adult and then you have the right to change your name legally.
2006-10-27 17:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by Arroyo Sunrise 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At 12 years old a person can change their name.
2006-10-27 17:14:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good question.
The truth is, since it is a major decision, if you have full custody, you can. If not, he needs to be asked, but you have the last word. If he is so against it, he has to take you to court to stop you
2006-10-27 17:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In California you can only change it if it has been more than two years without any contact whatsoever with the father.
2006-10-27 17:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Once your are of legal age you may change your name and there is nothing anyone can do about it
2006-10-27 17:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by Blondie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to have parental consent until you turn 18. Wait until then and do it for $50.00.
2006-10-27 17:14:57 · answer #9 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wish i had the right answer. my daughter tried that and was told that since her dad was against it that she would have to wait until marriage or 18
2006-10-27 17:15:07 · answer #10 · answered by mamma bird 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋