Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
16 yr old girl wants to change last name
my 16 yr old step daughter wants to chang her last name to mine. is that possible without adoption? Her dad is a looser and she no longer wants his last name.
Asked on 6/03/09, 11:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Armstrong
The Law Office of John W. Armstrong
Re: 16 yr old girl wants to change last name
She can call herself any name she wants, but she cannot officially change her name untill: 1) she is adopted; 2) she is an adult(18); or files for a Petition to remove her disabilities.
Answered on 6/03/09, 11:57 pm