Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

How can I give my son my last name instead of his father if his father is not a part of his life and has moved across the country?


Asked on 11/07/10, 6:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dustin Cole Cole Law, LLC

You must file a petition for judicial name change in your county's court of common pleas. After a judge reviews the petition, they will likely hold a hearing on the matter. If you would like to talk about this further, please feel free to contact me directly. 724-981-1962/[email protected]

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Answered on 11/13/10, 6:51 am


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