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How can I change my child’s last name without his father’s approval in the state of Ohio? Mother has child 99.9% of the time. Father and mother never married, but child’s name on birth certificate is the fathers. No court or legal documents set for custody or visitation or support.
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You will need to petition the probate court and have him served with the petition. If he does not contest the petition, then the child's name can be changed.
Answered on Aug 03rd, 2020 at 4:19 AM