Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

name change

I am changing my stepdaughters last name to mine.My question is how long do I have to run a ad in the paper saying that a petition has been recorded to do so.


Asked on 8/17/06, 10:01 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: name change

The answer to this question can be found in the pages following the petition form.

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Answered on 8/17/06, 10:30 am
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: name change

You must serve the father or other parent of the child by personal service first or explain to a judge why you cannot personally serve them.

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Answered on 8/17/06, 1:09 pm


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