Legal Question in Family Law in California

legally changing my minor childs name

i am custodial mother of my minor child who is 14 yrs old, i want to change his name, his biological father has no custodial rights and has never been ''involved'',however,pays child support thru a court order for the past 2+ yrs,

does the biological father have to be served or appear if I want to change my sons name???


Asked on 1/16/04, 1:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: legally changing my minor childs name

To legally change his name you would have to file a petition with the court. His father would have to be served and could appear in court to oppose the name change.

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Answered on 1/16/04, 2:51 am


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