Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Changing the last name of a minor child
Can I change the last name of my child to my last name do to the fact that i have legal and physical full custody of her and her father has nothing to do with her?
Asked on 3/16/08, 12:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Changing the last name of a minor child
You can do this by filing a petition in the circuit court in your county. You may have to publish a notice of the petition so that anyone who wants to object, such as the father, will have notice of the suit.
Answered on 3/17/08, 11:34 am
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