How would I go about changing my 4 year old daughter's last name to that of mine and my husband? Her real father passed away before she was born. Where do I even start. We are not looking for him to adopt her but just a name change. Thanks!!
2007-01-04 08:08:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You would need to file for a legal name change and that would start at your local courthouse. There will be fees (I think like $125, but not sure exactly) and then some filing fees to be issued a new social security card and what not. Basicly the same as marriage, but just file for name change instead of marriage license. Good Luck!!
2007-01-04 08:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why if your husband wants her to have is name, why is he not interested in being her adopted dad? Name change is easy, go see a paralegal if you are short on time and knowledge. I changed my name at the age of 15 years old by using Tracylyn instead of Tracy Lyn when I go my drivers licence. Then I went in and did it to my SS# and now I am officially Tracylyn and have been for many years. If cost me nothing? The adoption of your daughter to your husband hurts no one and protects his rights to raise her if anything should happen to you, (God Forbid) I hope he adopts her and gives her his name it would show her she is completly secure.
Best regards,
TracyLyn
2007-01-04 17:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by Tracylyn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your local laws I would assume. You should be able to find out what you need to do by contacting your local government office that handles marrige certificates, birth certificates ect. or maybe the local court house. If they can't help you or direct you to someone who can, then I would have a consultation with a lawyer. In my state the only way that I am aware of to change a childs last name, is through paternity testing (which isn't relavent to your situation) or adoption.
2007-01-04 16:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by Blu....so Blu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing it on the bc would probably involve fees. SS should just be a form, where u check the reason. Being she is young, and you will be needing the bc for school registration and such, you may want to avoid problems and go ahead and change the bc. You start by calling SS office and county courthose. You should be able to do this yourself, although a lawyer would be less hassle, but more costly.
2007-01-04 16:26:24 · answer #4 · answered by QueenA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you're currently living in. I live in Florida and had my name changed last March (I am a minor). The parents of the child, which would be only you, have to file a petition with your local circuit court for the minor child's name to be changed. In my county, the filing fee is about $300.00, and it's only a few dollars for certified copies of the final judgment. Best of luck to you.
2007-01-06 21:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by outlander5790 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can just start calling her by her new name. Inform the school, doctors, dentists and whoever else is relavent that she has a new name. You should also inform Social Security (http://www.ssa.gov/gethelp1.htm) of her name change to prevent any hassle for her when she is older.
2007-01-04 16:12:22 · answer #6 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending upon your state, you may have to file a petition with the courts to do so, since she is a minor. Begin by contacting your local social security office.
2007-01-04 16:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by timmytoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If no one will be challenging the name change, you can contact your local prothonotary office for the papers. and instuctions.. We're going through the process right now with my son!! Don't worry about it being too expensive!! sheesh, my sons filing fee is only $108.00 bucks!!!!!
2007-01-04 16:10:03 · answer #8 · answered by maccrew6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her( your 4 year old) what she wants to do.
Whwn my parents got divorced I didnt wan tto change last name but shes little (does she know how to spell her last name?) if she does then dont even ask her.
2007-01-04 16:11:41 · answer #9 · answered by crazyboy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think she only gets it when you marry him or he adopts her....if your last name changes i think hers changes with you
2007-01-04 16:11:14 · answer #10 · answered by gmnastcsrocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋