Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

child abuse

my son and i were abused by my sons father and he has'nt seen him in 8yrs and i want to change my son last name to my married last name but i dont know how i can go about that. i


Asked on 12/09/08, 3:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Matlock Robert J. Matlock, P.C.

Re: child abuse

You need to file suit to change his name. If there was a divorce case, the name change suit should be filed in that court and under the same case number. If there were no prior suits dealing with the child, it should be filed in the District Court where the child resided. The father must be served with notice of the suit or sign a waiver indicating that he has no objection to the change of name.

I suggest you hire a lawyer to assist with the matter.

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Answered on 12/09/08, 4:58 pm


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