Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Changes Child Name
Is there a way I can have my child name change without the father signature.
Asked on 3/20/07, 3:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Changes Child Name
You have to file a court petition and publish a notice of it in the newspaper. That notice advises anyone who wants to protest the name change how long and how they can do so. If the father doesn't get involved, you shouldn't have a problem. Even if he protests, the judge might allow it if your grounds for changing the name are legitimate.
Answered on 3/20/07, 3:49 pm