Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Change From One Father To Another on CA Birth Certificate

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

The facts that you have provided are not clear

enough and/or complete enough to provide a

definitive answer to you inquiry. However, I would say that you might want to look into an "adult adoption." See Ca Family Code section 9300 et seq. Keep in mind the issue of rights of inheritance.

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Re: Change From One Father To Another on CA Birth Certificate

Changing the name on the birth certificate can take time and will likely involve the man listed on the certificate. If you simply want to change your name, it can be accomplished easily. Either contact a local lawyer to help you with it. Or, if you are feeling able, go to your local superior courthouse and ask for the appropriate forms and follow through with the process. Feel free to contact me with any further questions-Martin