Legal Question in Family Law in Oklahoma
Name Change
I'm wanting to get my son's last name changed. I gave my son his father's last name and his father took off. Do I need to request a name change in the state he was born in? Or can you do it in any state?? Also, do I need his father's approval?
Asked on 12/10/08, 1:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Wayne Allison
Allison Legal, LLC
Re: Name Change
You should be able to bring the action in Oklahoma, but you'll have to comply with procedure to notify the father, and he'll have a right to answer and object (not that he'll necessarily win). Oklahoma has ruled the father has an interest in having his child retain his name, but as with much of the law, the specific facts of the situation will make or break your action.
Answered on 12/10/08, 3:10 pm
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