Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Name Change
I would like to know if I want to change my child name he is
2yrs what to do if I don't know where the father is? I was
told I would have to notify him but I don' Know why he is
he left with no forwarding address please help me
Thank You
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Name Change
I am not sure that a judge will require you to notify the father. You may wish to take reasonable steps to try and locate him. This includes:
1. Check online (411, white pages, etc.)
2. Ask his friends if they know.
3. Check with his family.
4. Check his employment (or former employer)
5. Look for him at his former hangouts.
If you cannot locate him, you may have to publish in the local legal newspaper if the court requires.
You should be able to locate a form for a petition in your local law library. If you have a problem, contact me and I will forward one to you.
Scott Jay, Esq. (305) 249-8000
Re: Name Change
The court will probably require notification to the father. Certain efforts to locate him will have to be made and then notice can be served through a local newspaper. You should obtain an attorney to help you. Good luck.
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