I had an affair with a married man 17 years ago and left the state shortly after that. 2 months later, I found out I was pregnant. I contacted the father after I had my son and told him but I'm not sure he believed me. There has been NO contact since then, he is not on the birth certificate and my son was given my then divorced last name with no name listed under the father's info. My son has always gone by my maiden name and now it has become a problem since he has tried to get his drivers licence and his name was never legally changed. What steps do I need to go through to get his last name legally changed?? I can't afford to pay an attorney and would like to take care of this myself.
2007-11-12
05:37:32
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Mauri
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My son does have his drivers licence but the last name reflected on his license is the one on his birth certificate. He is known by all of his friends by my maiden name and I know this is going to cause more problems the older he gets.
2007-11-12
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if he was given you divorced last name, that is his legal name, and should be on the name of his birth certificate, you will need to change the birth certificate, call your local county courthouse and they can tell you how, its not expensive, i dont think they charge, but if they do in your county it will be minimal, then you will need to get a new copy of his birth certificate (that usually cost around $10), you will not need an attorney for this ,, start with the county court house, also look up legal aid for your city, to get information
2007-11-12 05:42:50
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answered by dlin333 7
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I don't understand why using your last name is wrong. That's what I have known other single moms to do. Name changes were not needed.
But if you have to, you file a report with your local court. Explaining why the name has to be changed. You will be sent a date to come to the court and as long as the Judge agrees with you, it will be changed. No lawyers are needed.
2007-11-12 05:47:14
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answered by geessewereabove 7
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Go up to the court house and explain it to the clerk. I'm not sure what state you're in so it depends on that. The clerk can give you the proper forms and tell you what kind of documentation you will need. Take his birth certificate with you.
2007-11-12 05:46:25
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answered by Anonymous
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You can go to clerk of courts to get the paper work. You'll pry need his SS card and his birth certificate. They'll be lots of paperwork and some fees but you shouldnt need an attorney
2007-11-12 05:48:47
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answered by What? 1
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Go to your local courthouse and find the court clerk. As for the necessary steps and forms for a legal name change. Once you have them you can file them with the court yourself and only pay court costs.
Good Luck
2007-11-12 05:50:19
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answered by mn lady 6
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You will have to go to court to have his name legally changed, additionally the name change has to be advertised in a newspaper for (generally) two weeks.
Even though you are the only parent that is still a legal requirement. After getting his name changed you will have to have it changed on his Social Security records.
2007-11-12 05:42:44
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answered by dlil 4
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You have to go to the family courts, fill out the name change form, pay the fee and tell the judge why you want his name changed. If there is no one to contest it, you shouldn't have a problem.
2007-11-12 05:43:13
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answered by tequilanikki 3
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Go to birth certificate office in your town and follow the procedures from there
2007-11-12 05:42:09
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answered by Shugamomma 2
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call the court house in your town, and ask them how you go about filing a name change. I'm not sure what the cost is if any.
2007-11-12 05:43:00
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answered by diablo 6
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You need to ask an attorney this question.
Good luck.
2007-11-12 05:41:04
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answered by box of rain 7
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