Legal Question in Family Law in California

name change of a minor when non custodial parent address unknown

What steps are required in notifying a non-custodial parent of a petition for name change if you do not know where they are living? I have full legal and phyiscal custody of my 11-year-old son and his father has not seen him since he was 18-months-old. Due to the school district requirements he is being forced to use his ''legal'' name at school and this is causing him embarrassment and discomfort since he has never gone by that name.


Asked on 6/09/04, 1:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: name change of a minor when non custodial parent address unknown

You would serve him with notice by publication in a newpaper. This is a process that any attorney or qualified paralegal assistant should be able to assist you with.

Good luck to you.

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.com

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Answered on 6/09/04, 1:40 pm


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