Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Name change for stepchild

I am getting married in 3 weeks, and I am not sure if I want to hypenate my maiden name with my husband to be's last name, or keep my maiden name as my ''middle'' name, and my husband to be's last name as my last name. The issue is that my daughter from a previous relationship has my maiden name as her last name, and I am contemplating changing her last name as well.

Is there one way that is preferred given my situation? What are the pros and cons for each alternative?

Please advise.

Thanks you.


Asked on 6/28/04, 4:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Name change for stepchild

Whatever is your personal preference is the way to go. There are no legal consequences one way or the other.

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Answered on 6/29/04, 4:29 pm


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