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.
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Ben Stevens
Answered on 2/04/08, 4:32 pm