Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

last name change of minor

I applied for a last name change of my son who i have custody of. I wasn't aware of his birth until he was 8 months old. The mother has nothing to do with him and would not sign consent to join in petition although she stated she could care a less what i filed. I ws wondering, when i go to serve her with the papers how long will she have to file objection in Maryland ( she lives in maryland but different county) will I have to go and file for default like custody cases or will they look at it as she doesn't care? Please help in anyway you can


Asked on 5/30/03, 3:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: last name change of minor

Once she's served she'll have 30 days to reply. You'll probably also have to post a notice in a local newspaper, giving anyone time to object. If she doesn't object and once the notice period passes, the papers can be submitted to a judge for approval.

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Answered on 5/31/03, 6:50 am


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