Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

can a custodial parent in change the last name of 2 children ages 9 & 11 without the non custodial parents consent when they know the whereabouts?


Asked on 3/08/10, 10:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Suzana Urukalo Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP

No, the non-custodial parent must approve of the name change. If the non-custodial parent objects to the name change than it will be dealt with by the judge in the appropriate family and probate court.

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Answered on 3/13/10, 1:14 pm


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