Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Child's Name Change
If I am the one on the birth certificate can I change my child's last name?
Asked on 12/09/07, 9:59 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Michelotti
Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.
Re: Child's Name Change
Yes, provided no one has claimed or been adjudged the father.
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Answered on 12/10/07, 3:07 pm
John Steele
Steele Law Firm
Re: Child's Name Change
You have to be the child's legal parent/guardian (with some extremely small exception), have a good reason, and prepare the appropriate Petition with the court. A judge has to believe its in the best interest of the child.
Answered on 12/09/07, 10:19 pm
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