Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Name change...

When my daughter was born, I gave her the father's last name. He never signed the birth certificate nor did he ever take responsibility for her. He is now in jail and has no interest in her. Can I change her last name without his consent?


Asked on 5/02/07, 8:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
florence hessen florence f. hessen,esq

Re: Name change...

Hi:

From what you said, it appears that you have grounds to file for a name change.

Good Luck

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Answered on 5/03/07, 9:07 pm


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