Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

How to change your last name legally

When my son and daughter were very young when their mother and I divorced and in a short period of time she remarried and wanted me out of their lives so I consented to their adoption. Now that the children are age 23 and 21 what they want is for their last name to be the same as mine. How do I legally do this?


Asked on 8/16/99, 10:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

Re: How to change your last name legally

"You" don't. The kids are over 18 and considered adults in Virginia. They go to the circuit court where they live and ask for forms to change their names. It's simple, cheap, and effective.

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Answered on 8/19/99, 8:04 pm
Olivier Long Law Office of Olivier Denier Long

Re: How to change your last name legally

There is a procedure in court to change a name. You can do it yourself or retain an attorney.

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Answered on 8/19/99, 5:28 pm


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