Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

my daughter is two years old. I would like to change her last name from her daddys to my maiden name. will the daddy have to sign anything for me to do this. He no longer supports her and hasnt seen her in 6 months. I am fixing to have a son anytime now and was going to give it my maiden name but would like for both children to have the same last name. yes this child has the same daddy as my daughter. we just have no relationship anymore nor does he with the child and soon to be child.what does it intail to do this?The daddy has no idea i want to do this


Asked on 6/19/10, 11:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

You would file a petition with the court to change the child's name. You will have to get the father served with your petition.

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Answered on 6/19/10, 5:22 pm


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