Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Changing the name of a minor

I am divorced. I am now with my fiancee and have 2 children from him and one from a previous marriage. My oldest daughter wants her last name to be the same as hers. I do not know if the father would relinquish rights-but he has not been around. She receives disabilty payments from the state because he is disabled. I have full custody. How would I go about changing her name? Do I have to wait unitl I am married to change her name to my fiancees last name so it matches her other sisters? Also, do you know the approximate cost of doing this?


Asked on 11/24/07, 1:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Changing the name of a minor

You could do it yourself.

If you want a lawyer to assist you, contact me. I have done three name changes in the last four months.

Call me, and I will tell you how much I charge and what the other costs are, and the length of time that it will take.

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Answered on 11/26/07, 11:04 am


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