Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Name change for minor when father is fugitive and unavailable to consent

How can a mother of a minor child legally change the child's last name when the father is not in contact with the family, is a fugitive from the law and therefore cannot and/or will not give written consent? What is the legal process in New York State?


Asked on 7/06/04, 11:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Name change for minor when father is fugitive and unavailable to consent

Depending on the age of the child this is not that difficult a procedure, basically uoi would have to apply to the court for aname change and submit an affidavit as to the reason, then you would publish notice. I would be happy to help you with this.

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Answered on 7/07/04, 9:00 am


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