Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

child name change

I have a child from a previous married and am wanting to change his name to my new married name. Is it possible to do that without his father's consent?


Asked on 12/04/08, 2:57 pm

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

Re: child name change

No. You will need to have an order entered in the divorce case - it is a form of modification of the prior order. When you initiate any proceeding that effects the child, the other parent must be notified of it.

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Answered on 12/04/08, 6:07 pm


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