Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
NJ family law..name change?
Hey guys...I have a 3 year old
daughter from a previous relationship
gone bad. The father is around,
sometimes, and usually pays his child
support. I have been with a new man
for a few years now and we will be
getting married within the year. Now
Im pretty sure my fiance cant
''adopt'' her, but is it possible to have
her name changed to his when we
are married? Right now her last
name is mine, not the fathers. Would
she really have to keep ''my'' last
name when I marry or would I be
able to change it to my fiances?
Thanks!!!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: NJ family law..name change?
You can apply for a name change as the custodial parent... it will require a formal hearing and notice, but I've done quite a few of these and can help you get through the process. It will save a lot of explaining later on!
Mike