If you and the other parent of this child do not agree on the name change, I think it's up to the judge. You should expect a hearing where you tell why this name change would benefit the child and the other parent will give reasons why not. Here is the web address of some instructions and sample forms for the name change process for one Georgia Superior Court. The process in any other Superior Court should be about the same. www...........forsythco.com/pdf/files/Name%20Change%20Packet.pdf
You indicate they have "Contact", but what is the status of Custody? If the Father has visitation, partial or shared custody, legal& or physical....No, you cannot change the Surname of the child without the Fathers explicit consent!!
If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.If they have sole legal custody- yes. If the parents have joint legal custody- each has a right to take part in that decision.
you need both of the parents to agree to have their child's last name changed
He/she can't. Only the parents can change custody.
No. Pregnancy does not automatically confer a change the status of a minor. The minor is still in the custody of her parents until she reaches the age of majority or a court rules otherwise.
Yes a 16 year old can legally change their surname without consent I know this as I took legal advice on behalf of my daughter so she can change hers at 16.
No. Only a court can make a change in custody.No. Only a court can make a change in custody.No. Only a court can make a change in custody.No. Only a court can make a change in custody.
Generally no. A change in custody must be made by a court order.
No. Your parents must come to an agreement and change the custody order filed in the family court.
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To the best of my knowledge there is no way to change a Social Security number. It is issued at birth and remains with you for the rest of your life.
If they do not have custody of the children, they cannot. If they have custody, they can apply to a court for a name change.