Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
Changing my childs last name.
My son has a different name than I because the man i was with at the time of his birth had asked me to marry him. Since then this man has married someone else and I have not be able to locate him. My son has his last name even though he is not listed on the birth cirtificate. My son is 3 years old and I would like for him to have the same last name as me. How do I get it changed?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Changing my childs last name.
In order to change a minor child's name, an action must be filed in Family Court. There are several procedural requirements that must be satisfied, including serving a copy of the action on the other parent and having a Guardian ad Litem appointed for the minor child.
These are complex issues, and it is important that they be handled correctly. Therefore, it is important that you consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to you based on the facts of your particular case.
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
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