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Can a minor change his or her name legally even if the child has an order of protection against the father?
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∙ 15y ago
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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe minor cannot do it themselves but, on behalf of the minor, the custodial parent or guardian could initiate the proper action to have it done.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoWell, if the Child is under 16, you need acceptance from the parent and the child,while after you are 16, you may change your name yourself. But yes, the parent can change his childs name
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