Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Last name change
I have an 8 yr old son by a previous relationship. He has my last name. I recently got married to someone who also has a son. My son is now the only one with a different last name and wants to know if we can change it. He does see his father every other weekend and I don't believe he would let my husband adopt him. Is there any other way to either change his last name or hyphenate it??
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Last name change
Greetings -
Because of your son's young age, dad would have
to consent to the change of name, assuming dad
has legally been declared the biological father.
However, a petition should be filed in court anyway to start the ball rolling. Who knows?!
Dad may agree to the change of name, but the
court would probably also have to be satisfied
and a court appointed guardian ad litem to
serve as your son's would be selected by the
court. You need representation. I would not
suggests that you should attempt to represent yourself. I will be happy to answer any additional questions that you might have. There
is a three step solution to your case.
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