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Q: Why do you have to have your father's permission to change your last name if your parents are divorced?
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Can you change a last name of a child that the parents have been divorced?

Yes, you can. Until the age of 18 it is the parents choice to change or not to change.


Do you need both parents permission to change a childs name under a year old?

The permission of both parents is necessary unless the non-custodial parent has relinquished all rights.


Do you need both parents permission to change your name if your mom has full custody and approves?

No


What does Dan Bittering want to do that requires his parents' permission?

He wants to back to earth


What kind of job can a teenager get if his parents are divorced and he has to change houses every week?

a computer job, eBay and the such


Can a 12year old change the way they spell their first name?

not unless they have their parents permission, but if you dont have their permission you can spell your name differently around friends and non official things. :)


Can a 16yr pregnant teen move in with boyfriend if parents give permission?

Yes she can since she has their permission. Or if she has obtained an order of emancipation from the court. Just being pregnant does not change the requirements to move out.


If the fathers name was never on the birth certificate can the mother change the minor children's last name to their step fathers name without the biological fathers approval in Michigan?

Changing your last name is the easiest. No permission needed. Trust me. All you have to do is begin using the new last name everywhere. Including school, applications, doctor office fill out forms etc. The last name will change itself.


Can a 16 year girl date someone younger then her?

Only if she has permission from her parents. If she does it without permission from her parents, she really should wait until she is 18. She should at least try. She will change so much in the next couple of years and she doesn't want to do anything she'll regret.


How do you change your child's name from the fathers name?

You will have to fill out the name change petition within your state. Also, make sure you have the other biological parent's permission because they will need to agree to the change or present their case in court why they do not want the child's name to be changed.


Does your child's real dad have to give permission to change her name to her step-fathers name?

In most states, yes. I went through this as a child, and my mom wanted to change my name. My dad would not agree. Check with the state laws regarding this.


Can a 17 year old that is pregnant leave home in Mississippi?

You can move out only if you have permission from your parents. Otherwise, you will have to wait until you are an adult, pregnancy does not change that.