I live in Los Angeles, CA
2007-03-14 12:32:54 · 4 answers · asked by curious me 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
California Code§ 1276 Civ. Proc. All applications for change of names shall be made to the superior court of the county where the person whose name is proposed to be changed resides either (a) by petition signed by the person or, if the person is under 18 years of age, by one of the person's parents, if living, or if both parents are dead, then by the guardian of the person and, if there is no guardian, then by some near relative or friend of the person.
Technically, you don't need an attorney, but I would recommend consulting one anyway. This in not something you want to do wrong.
2007-03-14 14:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to involve an attorney. It'll take a judge's ruling to do this. The laws are different with every state. When it's all said and done, then take that paperwork to the Social Security Office and get her a new social security card using her new name. Best of luck to you.
2007-03-14 19:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an attorney, I think...my husband had one when he changed his middle name (he was never in any trouble, he just despised the middle name his mother gave him).
Here in Ohio it's no charge to change a child's name before they're a year old.
2007-03-14 20:23:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth would you want to do that?
2007-03-14 19:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋