Legal Question in Family Law in California

family name change

my husband and i got married two years ago in the state of nevada. we are california residents. i would now like to change my last name and take on his. what form do i fill out...one for california or one for nevada?

also i would like to change my 9-year-old son's last name. do i need legal permission from his biological father to do this?


Asked on 9/02/06, 11:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: family name change

You can change your name in California. You will need the bio dad's permission to change his son's name, unless his parental rights have been revoked.

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Answered on 9/04/06, 1:36 am


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