Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I currently live in Florida but my divorced occured in NV. I need to get my daughters name changed on her birth certificate - I have my divorce records showing my X terminated his parental rights and I have soley custody. Do I need to do that in NV or can I have it changed in Florida? Also do I need an attorney to help me get this done?

Meghan HUlbert


Asked on 2/02/16, 6:39 am

5 Answers from Attorneys

Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

You definitely need an attorney to read your divorce decree.

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Answered on 2/02/16, 6:41 am
Eric Klein Klein Law Group, P.A.

This should not be too much heavy lifting, but you should speak to a lawyer. Assuming you've lived in FLA with your daughter for at least the past 6 months, it should be no problem.

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Answered on 2/02/16, 6:59 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

If the birth certificate was issued in NV you need to start their. I doubt Florida can amend a NV birth certificate. Florida Courts can issue a change of name for all other reasons.

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Answered on 2/02/16, 8:15 am
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

You need to speak with a Nevada attorney. I do not believe Florida has the ability to order a change to a Nevada issued birth certificate.

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Answered on 2/02/16, 10:21 am
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

File the case in FL, use a lawyer.

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Answered on 2/03/16, 4:22 pm


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