Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

1. How would go about changing my child's last name? She thinks my last name is hers and she's about to start school. Everyone in the household has the same last name except her and she is left confused when she it told her last name. Her father had not had any contact with her for about 2 years now. Would this be possible? What are his rights after this long of no contact?


Asked on 10/10/12, 11:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

If you want to change your daughter's last name, you will have to file a Petition with the court as part of your parentage case if parentage was established through the circuit court. The father will have to be noticed and given the opportunity to object. If he objects, it is unlikely that the court will grant the name change however you may also be able through those proceedings to move on to the issues of visitation and support.

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Answered on 10/11/12, 5:42 am


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