Legal Question in Family Law in California

Can my step daughter change her last name to mine? Her mom and I have lived together for over 10 years and my step daughter is 17 today. We are not married but my step-daughter wants to graduate using my last name since her father has not been in her life for over 10 years. I have no idea what to do.


Asked on 9/08/10, 3:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Bame San Diego Law Office

First you should have her mother terminate her father's parental rightsif joint legal custody has been granted (legal custody is different from physical custody). File an OSC and motion to do so in family court. This office can assist in the preparation of the documents or provide full representation. Contact me directly.

Read more
Answered on 9/13/10, 4:26 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in California