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.

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Answered on 6/03/09, 11:57 pm


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