Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Re: legal name change

Normally it is a relatively simple matter to file a suit asking the circuit court in the county where you live to change your daughter's name. There are modest attorney's fees, filing fees, costs for publication in the legal newspaper, and perhaps a charge for the actual changing of the birth certificate. I have handled many name changes, and you may call me for a free telephone consultation at 314-727-2822. Also, under the circumstances you describe, you and your husband may be better served by seeking a "step-parent adoption". This would also involve a lawsuit and approximately the same costs as outlined above,but would have other legal results in addition to changing your child's last name to your husband's last name. We can discuss all of the legal implications free of charge. If you are in the greater metropolitan area of St. Louis, or surrounding counties, I believe that I can be of service. I look forward to hearing from you.