Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Child Last name
hello, i going to married soon with girlfriend who has two children from previous marriage (9 and 7). she has 90 % of custody of kids. i want to know how i can change there last name of kids. any suggestion is higly helpfull to me.
Thx
Asked on 11/23/08, 6:30 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Child Last name
It will be up to their mother rather than you to initiate such a name change for these children in the local circuit court of the city or county where they reside.
Answered on 11/23/08, 11:38 pm
Paul B. Ward
Law Offices of Paul B. Ward
Re: Child Last name
Can't do it without the consent of both parents, regardless of mother having 90% custody.
Answered on 11/24/08, 9:53 am