QUESTION
How can I change my son’s last name to mine since we have shared custody and I pay for child support?
Asked on Sep 14th, 2012 on Child Custody - Oklahoma
12 ANSWERS
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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You have to get the mother to agree or obtain a court order.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:41 PM
You need to file a Petition to change his name. I would advise you to seek counsel to do this.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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Melvin G. Franke
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See a lawyer.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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John E. Kirchner
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You don't provide any information about how you have "shared custody" or why you "pay for child support" or who you are (i.e. mother or father) and why a name change is needed, so the only answer to your question is that you probably can't change the birth certificate without a court order. How you would proceed to get that court order requires much more information and you should consult an attorney who can ask you the right questions and then advise you accordingly.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
Without the approval of your co-parent, this will probably not happen.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:39 PM
You should hire an experienced attorney to petition for a name change and pay the extra fee to have the birth certificate corrected. Why didn't you sign the affidavit of parentage at the hospital when he was born?
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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With a request for a court order which a judge could but probably won't give you.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Michael Paul Vollandt
Very, very hard to change your child's name without the father's agreement. You must file a petition for a name change and serve it on the father. Conveniencer for you of the schools, etc. is not a reason to order a name change of a minor.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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You must get the other parent's agreement.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:37 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
You can't unless the other parent agrees to it.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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With the other parent's permission.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 5:37 PM
File a request with the Court.
Answered on Sep 20th, 2012 at 4:09 PM