Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio
Changing a childs last name
I currently live with my girlfriend and she has two kids from a previous marriage and their father will not allow me to adopt them. Can the kids legally change their last name to my last name?
Asked on 12/08/97, 9:01 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jes Beard
Jes Beard, Attorney at Law
Changing a childs last name
HE won't allow you to adopt them?You're LIVING with the mother -- you're not MARRIED to the mother.I am not licensed in Ohio, and I won't offer any comment on Ohio law on the matter, but if you care enough to adopt the kids, I would suggest you care enough to MARRY the mom first and not to expose the kids to the two of you shacking up together.
Answered on 12/09/97, 11:49 pm
Robert Friend
Robert H. Friend, Attorney at Law
Kids of girlfriend - adoption
Why would you want to do that? First, get married, then call back.
Answered on 12/10/97, 5:20 pm
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