Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
Changing last name
Can I change my daughter's last name from her father's last name to mine without his consent? We're not married.
Asked on 2/04/08, 7:39 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ben Stevens
The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center
Re: Changing last name
In order to change the child's last name, both parents must be made parties to the Court action and a Guardian ad Litem must be appointed to protect the child's interests. Then, the Court must find that the requested name change is in the child's best interest.
If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.
Ben Stevens
Answered on 2/04/08, 4:32 pm
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