2007-03-12 07:09:53 · 18 answers · asked by Sheena H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
she is 8yr old and would love to have her stepdads surname
2007-03-12 07:12:40 · update #1
I went through this process with my daughter when she was 2 years old. Her father left us and when she was an infant and we were divorced. I changed her name to my maiden name to avoid confusion. He was not involved at all, but the courts still require that her agree to the name change.
You will need to complete paper work and file it with the court
You will need to serve your ex. He has the right to say no
If he agrees you will go to court and the judge will award the name change
If he disagrees you can take it to court and argue your case and let the court decide
I was unable to locate my ex, and had to publish the petition for name change in a newspaper in the last known county helived in for one month... That is considered service by publication. You do have to provide documentation to the court that you made attempts to locate him...
I am pretty sure that the proceedure will be similar in most states...
2007-03-12 08:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by luv2syd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the uk you can call yourself any name you want to. You can do it by announcing the fact that your daughter now wants to be known as '.....' If you were an adult change by deed poll is tghe legal way and helps with bank accounts etc, but for your daughter you just inform the school, friends etc. It may be prudent to let your ex know, and even try and get his blessing. D
2007-03-12 07:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concent and a court order. But why change it unless he adopts her. She's 8 and doesnt or shouldnt have a say
2007-03-12 07:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is only 8 she is nt the age that she can change her surname. her real fathers surname she should get.of course you need her dads concent! she is his daughter!
2007-03-12 07:46:13 · answer #4 · answered by \ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your daughter is in the joint custody of you and your ex, then you will need his consent. If you are the guardian, and he is still in the picture, more than likely you will need his permission.
I would get his permission and be safe about it. If this isn't possible, contact your clerk of courts and find out what you can do in the situation.
2007-03-12 07:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically ? yes you would need permission for instance in the event ( god forbid ) your child was hurt they would need to contact the 'real' father for help and advice as to her treatment if you were not available. And a lot more legal stuff involved too, adoption, marriage ( if under 18 ) and so on.
2007-03-12 07:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by brightmank13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can change their name to what ever they want however because your daughter is only a minor the answer is no you have to have parental permision and I think it is from both parents not just one.
If your new husband/partner wanted to adopt her to make him the parent then you also have to have her real fathers permision if alive.
2007-03-12 07:26:24 · answer #7 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have just read a book where they did not want contact the father so they kept her fathers and put the new name as well on all paperwork so she will then have 2 surnames
2007-03-12 07:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his name is on the birth certificate and you are still married to him you cannot change it without first getting a divorce and getting sole custody.If you have sole custody of the child,and are divorced you can change it.
2007-03-12 07:17:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order for her to take her stpe dads name, he will have to legally adopt her. I doubt her natural father is going to let that happen if he is still in the picture because that takes away all his rights as her parent.
2007-03-12 08:03:29 · answer #10 · answered by rebel g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋