Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I am going through the process of having my step-daughter's last name changed. I understand that the biological father is supposed to sign the petition, he does, however, reside in another city. Is he still required to sign the petition in front of a notary, or is it acceptable to have him sign it at his home, send it back, and have my wife sign in front of the notary?
1 Answer from Attorneys
The person must sign in front of a notary. Otherwise, the notary is performing an illegal act.
Each person would sign in front of a notary.
Quite frankly, your question does not make any sense.
There is usually one petitioner and the other parent would agree to the name change.
It sounds like you do not have a Texas attorney helping you with this name change.
Did you purchase a kit off t.v. or the internet? If so, you might have wasted your money if the company that prepared it was not a Texas company. Texas judges like the documents presented to them to conform to the laws of the State of Texas.
Good luck!
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