Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Daughters name changed w/o consent

My Daughter now 12 had her last name leagaly changed to my ex-wifes new husband (now divorced) last name which she still has. Should I have been notified or signed off on something when this occurred? Also what kind of financial responsability do I really have? For all I know she may have been adopted by this person but I have no idea.

Thanks.


Asked on 12/03/03, 12:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Harold Holcombe Harold D. Holcombe, P.C.

Re: Daughters name changed w/o consent

Yes, you should have been notified. If she knew where you were living and didn't attempt to notify you then you may be able to have another hearing with the chance of getting it voided. Financial responsibility will go away from point of adoption if she is adopted, not so for name change. Go to the county superior court where they are living and try to find the case to get all the particulars.

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Answered on 12/04/03, 9:34 am


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