Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
changing name of minor child
the parties are going through divorce - they were common law married. how difficult is it to change the child's name. obviously, no agreement from father
Asked on 10/23/07, 4:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: changing name of minor child
That is a decision for the judge, and absent a compelling reason, do not think a judge would easily change a child's name from their father's last name (or name that they have been raised with).
Answered on 10/24/07, 12:16 pm