Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
If my ex will not sign for my minor child to change his surname what can I do?
Asked on 8/20/12, 2:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
If the child's other parent will not consent, he is legally the parent, and that parent's rights have not been terminated, then the child's name remains the same. You can petition the Court, however, it will be a monumentally-uphill battle.
Answered on 8/20/12, 2:06 pm