QUESTION
How old do I have to be to change my last name?
Asked on Feb 25th, 2014 on Child Custody - Idaho
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I am a 16 year old girl, who lives with her mom. My father lives out of state, and I have not seen him for over a year. My parents have joint custody of me, but I want to change my last name so I am not affiliated with my father in anyway.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving San Antonio, TX
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You could wait until you are 18 and it would be easier. But to do it now the father only need be notified formally of your petition. If he files no response the the court will presume he does not care and will grant the change.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2014 at 8:00 PM
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If you are under 18 years of age, then you have to have your mother file the name change. An attorney be of great help. Both personal service on the father and publication will be required. Once you are 18, you can file on your own and your parents are not involved and you would publish in a newspaper only.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2014 at 7:05 PM
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You'll have to wait until you are no longer a minor child.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 8:59 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Wait until you are 18 and an adult.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 8:14 PM