i don,t know if state laws are different, but in my state if the father is alive he has to waive his parental rights if he has any. or if you can't get him to do that and you atleast want her lastname changed you have to go through the courts for a name change, if your child is over 14yrs they can request it, if not the father is supposed to agree, but there ways around that, if you prove that you cant find him or that he hasn't been around in years, you can ask for a judgment. you should be able to get the paperwork @ the courthouse and they will explain it
The court will ask for the father's name on the petition so that he can be notified. If the father is paying child support he will be sent notice of the name change petition. Even if the child doesn't have his name he can object to the proposed change of name and the court will consider his objection before it renders a decision.
Yes, but best to get a court order confirming the change, even if the child is not adopted.
His name can be changed through a legal name change or through a step parent adoption.
NO.
No, I don't think so.
If he is married to the child's mother the decision is theirs to make, but if he is not married to her the mother decides the child's last name.
No she will have to take your permission first.
Only with adoption.
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It depends on where you live, but basically you will need to complete forms at your local government center, show ID for both yourself and your children and then possibly appear in court.
As far as I know, legal adoption is the only thing that can change a minor child's last name. It will cost in legal fees though if it is contested.
That depends on the age of the child. It would require a next change request, but yes you can. Talk to your local records office (generally in the city hall) about the steps neccessary.
three husbands died in Cathrine Parr's life, Henry the eighth was last.
It is designed to last throughout the childs life.