Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
adding a name
what do you have to do to add an additional name to a minor,s current legal name.ie:(John E. Jones Smith) Smith being the added name. Do both parents have to be in agreement? Thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: adding a name
Thank you for your inquiry.
Changing a minor's name is done in the civil court unless it is in the context of a paternity or adoption case. If the parents are in agreement, the change occurs almost immediately, with little difficulty. If either parent does not agree, the "changing" parent has to be able to show the court that the name change is in the child's best interests.
There are many variables that affect the court's decision in changing a child's name. Please feel free to contact me directly to give me additional details and to discuss this matter further.
Monica H. Donaldson, Esq.
(480) 792-9770
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