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No, the parents must be the ones authorizing the name change petition and following the steps to complete. Although the name change petition may have to be authorized by the minor as well, the minor may not fulfill the steps without the parent(s) or legal guardian.
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How can a guardian of a minor child change the child's last name?
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.
Can a minor change his or her name legally even if the child has an order of protection against the father?
It depends what country you are in. In Australia an 18 yo is legally an adult and thus can do so. In The United States, a legal adult (18 in most, if not all 50 states) can! Someone under 18 would need an adult to Petition for Legal Name Change on their behalf unless that minor had already gone to court and been declared an "emancipated minor" by court order. For California, Yes. You can look up California's Code of Civil Procedure sections 1775-1779.5. 18 or older, you can do it without your father's permission in California.
At what age can a child change their name?
It is the same age your state considers you an adult. If you are still a minor, your parents can complete the name change for you.
If your daughter has her father's last name can you change it to her mother's last name?
In the United States, if you are a parent or legal guardian, and the child isn't of legal age yet, then you can get it officially changed.
How can you petition for a legal name change in Mecklenburg County NC?
You will need a name change petition which is available online and submit to your local county court clerk's office
How can a guardian of a minor child change the child's last name?
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.
Can i change my legal name-as a minor-without my biological father's consent in the state of New Jersey?
no,
Can you change your name on a Tennessee driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, a same-sex marriage certificate is valid proof of legal name change in Tennessee.
What is the legal age that you can change your name?
In most states it's the same age a person is considered to be an adult. For a minor child's name change, the parents can do it.
How do you get a legal name change for a minor in Georgia?
The parent(s) must file a name change petition in the county court clerk's office where you and the minor have been a resident for at least 6 months. The petition must be notarized before submission.
Does a divorced father have to continue to pay child support if the child has legally changed his or her name?
Yes, the name change is irrelevant. The exception, would be if the name change was connected to the legal adoption of the minor child.
Is it legal for the paper to print a Minor's name in an abuse case that resulted in the death of that Minor without the parents consent?
No, it is not legal for a newspaper to print the name of any minor without prior consent.
Why did thomas lanier change his name to Tennessee Williams?
"...I changed my name after my Indian fighting Tennessee ancestors."-Tennessee Williams, Tennessee Williams' South.
we want to change the last name of our entire family. my husband, myself and our two minor children. Can we download the proper forms and do it ourself?
legal zoom can send you forms to fill out for a family name change.
What is a legal name?
A legal alias is a name change where you change it legally through the courts. The new name becomes your new legal name.
What is a legal alias name?
A legal alias is a name change where you change it legally through the courts. The new name becomes your new legal name.
What is a legal alias?
A legal alias is a name change where you change it legally through the courts. The new name becomes your new legal name.
