Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Can I change my minor daughter's last name to include my last name (i.e.Smith-Wilson) if the father & I were never married?


Asked on 12/17/09, 12:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

The answer is probably no. Most courts will require that Dad approve the name change. It does not matter that you were not married.

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Answered on 12/23/09, 8:31 am


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