Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
change the last name of my son
Hello, my son is almost 2 and was given his father's last name. We both have decided to change his last name to a hyphenated name with mine --name removed-- and his father's (Smith). How do we legally change his name?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: change the last name of my son
You will have to go to your county's probate and family court and file a petition for a name change. Both you and the father will have to sign off on the name change and it will be allowed.
If you need help with the process, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Re: change the last name of my son
You need to file a Petition for change of name in the Probate court of the county in which you reside.
Re: change the last name of my son
You have to file a Petition for name change signed by both you and the father with the Probate and Family Court for your county.
If you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. You can get the forms from the Probate and Family Court.
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