Full question:
My son resides with me full time. His father has only seen him twice in six years. Is there any way to have my son's legal name changed to be the same as mine since his real father is not involved in his life?
- Category: Name Change
- Date:
- State: Alabama
Answer:
To obtain a name change for your son, the court must find that: (1) your petition does not contain false information; and (2) the name change is not for illegal or fraudulent reasons. Changes due to marriage, divorce, or dissolution meet these criteria.
The child’s agreement is not mandatory, but the court may consider the wishes of a child who is old enough to express them when deciding on the petition. There is also no specific requirement for the other parent’s consent, but their objections may influence the court's decision.
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