Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

name change in louisiana

If my child was born in 2004 and given his father's last name. Can I change his last name to mine or can I hyphenate his name? His father hasn't had any contact for the last year and doesn't pay any child support.


Asked on 11/13/07, 10:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: name change in louisiana

You need his permission to legally change your child's name. Otherwise, you can change the name only after a court hearing.

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Answered on 11/14/07, 8:27 am


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