My 15 year old is adopted by my husband. Her biological father gave up parental rights, can she change her last name and how does she doe this?
2007-02-28 16:39:18 · 7 answers · asked by raelynn_13 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
When i got married to her dad he adopted her because my ex-husband gave up parental rights. Now she wants to have her last name as my maiden name. Can she change it without him consenting to it because he will fight us on this. I was told for right now to put her name as this like example:smith-jones until it goes through legally..is this right?
2007-02-28 17:28:54 · update #1
She has her real father's last name and you have the adoption papers signed by her father which state he gave up his parental rights to her? She is still a minor but; you should have no problem going to court and getting her name changed. I don't the age to do it yourself but it is probably 18. If she wants your husband's name then get a lawyer, he'll do all the work. Here in NY you don't even have to show up to court unless there is some kind of dispute and the judge needs to speak to you. For NY filing fees are like $250 for the index number, if he gave up his rights, he shouldn't need to be served, it has to be publicized like in a newspaper, that's probably a couple hundred. You can have your lawyer request that the publication be in the local law journal, MUCH cheaper. So attorney, index, publication should be your costs. I paid $335 for my daughters name chang but; my professor represented me for me, I just had to pay the fees and such. Best of luck.
2007-02-28 16:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by bellbottombleus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my name changed when I was 27, but you have to file with the court a legal name change and state why you're doing it and if you can afford it get a lawyer to do it and you go before a judge and explain in your case that your ex husband/bf gave up parental rights to your daughter and you want her to have your new husband's name. It's all a simple deal and then you take the motion after the judge has signed it and it's filed with the court and get a new birth certificate issued.
2007-02-28 16:44:29 · answer #2 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite possible and a rather simple process. You will need written documentation signed by the biological parents that states they do not object to a name change of the child. Since the child is older than 12 years of age, you will also need a statement signed by her that she wishes to change her name.
You will also need a valid birth certificate for the child and a copy of your marriage certificate as well. Finally, you will probably need a form specific to the area in which you live.
2007-02-28 16:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by tietzmeister 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minors cannot sign legal documents. But, as a parent/gaurdian, you can do that. I think you go to the social security office to do it. Whatever the office is that you go to when you get married and want to change your last name.
2007-02-28 16:50:30 · answer #4 · answered by monchicha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she can. Laws vary from state to state, so you should see an atty. Whoever helped with the adoption is probably a good place to start.
2007-02-28 16:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by tony1athome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you heavily isn't waiting to alter it without the daddy's permission if he's on her beginning certificates. you may desire to fairly in simple terms have your husband undertake. It makes extra sense. Then her real dad can in no way come again into the image.
2016-10-02 03:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah she can with you consent
2007-02-28 16:43:01 · answer #7 · answered by smiling.hearts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋