Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I currently live in Florida but my divorced occured in NV. I need to get my daughters name changed on her birth certificate - I have my divorce records showing my X terminated his parental rights and I have soley custody. Do I need to do that in NV or can I have it changed in Florida? Also do I need an attorney to help me get this done?
Meghan HUlbert

Asked on 2/02/16, 6:39 am

5 Answers from Attorneys

Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

You definitely need an attorney to read your divorce decree.

Answered on 2/02/16, 6:41 am

Mark as helpful

Eric Klein Klein Law Group, P.A.

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

This should not be too much heavy lifting, but you should speak to a lawyer. Assuming you've lived in FLA with your daughter for at least the past 6 months, it should be no problem.

Answered on 2/02/16, 6:59 am

Mark as helpful

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

If the birth certificate was issued in NV you need to start their. I doubt Florida can amend a NV birth certificate. Florida Courts can issue a change of name for all other reasons.

Answered on 2/02/16, 8:15 am

Mark as helpful

Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

You need to speak with a Nevada attorney. I do not believe Florida has the ability to order a change to a Nevada issued birth certificate.

Answered on 2/02/16, 10:21 am

Mark as helpful