QUESTION
must both parents be present when going in front of the judge to petition name change of a minor?
Asked on Jan 23rd, 2014 on Family Law - New York
More details to this question:
I am petitioning for my daughters last name to be changed to mine and my husbands last name. Her biological father is willing to consent to this.he is out of state and said he will sign the papers needed but is it required for him to also be present at the court hearing after i file the petition?
1 ANSWER
Probably not. But check with the court clerk.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2014 at 10:42 AM