Lets say the father is around but doesn't contribute in any way? What would be the exception to this(name change)
2007-03-19 07:49:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sure, you'd have to claim they were fathered by a man whom you don't know. This way they can lose their real father's last name. Along with any money he's paying for them.
2007-03-19 07:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by stranger2ooo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can petition the court for a name change, say for instance, if you wanted their last names to be the same as yours. You are required to post public notices for 3 or 4 weekd (i.e. - newspaper "legal notice), but the Clerk of court generally takes care of that after you file your petition.
2007-03-19 15:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by A.C.Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive so, i have a friend who's last name was changed...
2007-03-19 14:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by shababe07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She would have to have full legal custody, I believe, which is not the same thing as having a deadbeat dad.
2007-03-19 15:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋