Legal Question in Family Law in California

minor name change

my minor child would like to change

her last name to her step father's

last name. She has never met her

biological father. He is a convicted

sex offender. I have no idea how to

contact him, nor do i want to speak to him. Can i petition for a name change without having the biological father give consent?


Asked on 6/04/08, 2:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: minor name change

Yes, you can petition for a name change without the biological father's consent. However, you would need to give him notice, and he would have an opportunity to be heard.

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Answered on 6/04/08, 3:32 pm


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