Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Changing a childs last name

I am getting remarried in two weeks. My future stepson wants to change his last name asap and he is 10. His father only pays child support 10 times a year and hasnt seen him in 5 years. How hard is it and what do I need to do to change his name?


Asked on 9/28/06, 4:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Changing a childs last name

it should be no problem, but since he pays child support, the court will in all liklyhood require the consent of the father for the name change

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Answered on 10/03/06, 10:00 pm


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