Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Can my children use the last name of their step father

I remarried in 2001. I have sole legal custody of my two children from my first marriage. My ex lives in NM where the divorce was finalized. Can my children use their step fathers last name for all purposes that are not legal. For example, they are registered at school with their legal name but the kids and teachers call them by my husbands name.


Asked on 4/08/07, 9:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Can my children use the last name of their step father

For the kinds of informal uses which

you've described, the kids can, basically, be called anything they want.

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Answered on 4/08/07, 10:37 pm
Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

Re: Can my children use the last name of their step father

While the nature of your question is unclear, the general rule is that a child's name may not be changed without a court order. For further advice you should contact an attorney directly to discuss your particular situation.

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Answered on 4/08/07, 11:23 pm


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