Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kansas
Changing the name of my child
When my child was born I gave him my last name, I was not married. His father threatened to take him away from me if I didn't change it to "his" last name. He told me he would see to it that I never saw him again. So I changed my child's last name to the same as his father's. Since then, his father has only seen him one time (that was when he was 1 month old). My child is now 4 1/2 years old and has no clue that he has a father. He goes by my last name, but all of his legal documents have his father's last name. I have never married, but I would like to give my child my last name before he starts school. I was wondering if that is possible without marrying. And if not, how old does he have to be to make the decision to change it himself?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Changing the name of my child
You can apply to the court for a new name for your child. Based on your facts you should not have a problem. Under the circumstances your child would not have to give consent.
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