Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

Child Name Change

My 13 (soon to be 14) year old would like to change her last name to her step-father's (my husband). Can she do this and where does she start? Her father is around and pays child support but does not see or talk with her on a regular basis. Can she change it in school without the courts involved? Please help her! Thank you.


Asked on 7/16/07, 4:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Child Name Change

I do think that the child's biological father would want to be involved in this decision. You don't get to make it unilaterally, unfortunately. When there's a custody agreement the courts are always involved.

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Answered on 7/17/07, 11:54 am


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