Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Re: changing your childs last name

Ohio Revised Code 2717.01 governs name change requests. Here is the pertinent portion related to the change of name for a minor child:

"An application for change of name may be made on behalf of a minor by either of the minor's parents, a legal guardian, or a guardian ad litem. When application is made on behalf of a minor, in addition to the notice and proof required pursuant to division (A) of this section, the consent of both living, legal parents of the minor shall be filed, or notice of the hearing shall be given to the parent or parents not consenting by certified mail, return receipt requested. If there is no known father of the minor, the notice shall be given to the person who the mother of the minor alleges to be the father. If no father is so alleged, or if either parent or the address of either parent is unknown, notice pursuant to division (A) of this section shall be sufficient as to the father or parent. Any additional notice required by this division may be waived in writing by any person entitled to the notice."

In other words, you cannot change the name without the child's father knowing of the proposed name change. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. 513-563-3003.

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Re: changing your childs last name

In your situation it appears that the father wil have to give his consent to a name change since there has been contact with the father.

Good luck!!!!!!

Re: changing your childs last name

In your situation it appears that the father will have to give his consent to a name change since there has been contact with the father.

Good luck!!!!!!