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| How to Legally Change Your Son's Birth Name |
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Many divorced parents whose last names change when they remarry hope
to similarly change their children's names to match their own. Name
change requests are typically initiated by the person seeking to
change their own names, but parents of minor children (children
younger than 18) may petition the court on their child's behalf.
However, changing the first name of your son can be difficult if he is
more than a few years old because courts fear a lack of stability and
social development for children who have already grown accustomed to
their name and may not understand the
change.Difficulty:ModerateInstructions Secure the consent of both
of the child's biological or adoptive parents. If yo
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| How to Change My Son's Surname |
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Parents have many reasons for changing a child's surname, from legal
adoption to wanting the child's last name to match a parent's. If both
parents agree, the parent will typically navigate the name change
process successfully. Unfortunately, the process is not an easy one
for divorced parents in most states, because the other parent must
agree to the change, and the court must make the final decision in the
case of a dispute. In either case, consider getting legal advice
before you proceed with the name change
paperwork.Difficulty:ModerateInstructions Call the county court and
ask about the name change process. Remember that clerks cannot give
legal advice, so if your situation is comple
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| How to Change Your Son's Surname After Birth in Louisiana |
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In Louisiana you can change the surname of your child on his birth
certificate by filling out a birth certificate amendment form. Before
the state allows you to legally change your son's name you must
provide proof of the name change with a court order for a name change,
an acknowledgement of paternity or an act of legitimation. Without one
of these the State of Louisiana will not permit you to change your
son's last name.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Obtain an
Application to Amend Certificate of Birth from the Louisiana
Department of Health and Hospitals (see Resources).
Enter your full
name, address and your relationship to the person listed on the
certificate and sign the t
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| How to Legally Change a Surname |
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Whether you are changing your last name because of marriage, divorce
or simply because you’ve never liked the name you were given at
birth, the process is fairly simple. However, you will need to look to
your individual state for its exact regulations, as your place of
residence determines where and how the change will occur. As a general
rule of thumb, you’ll need to fill out bureaucratic forms and
follow through in all your related governmental and personal
filings.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll
Need
Birth certificate
Certified copies of marriage license
(if applicable)
Driver’s license/ID
Proof of res
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| How to Change a Child's Surname |
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Certain circumstances require that a child's surname be changed. Maybe
the child has been adopted, or has a different last name from her
father. As long as there is a justifiable reason and the proper
procedure is followed, you will be able to change your child's
surname.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll
Need
Name-change paperwork from your county court
building
Name-change application from the Social Secuity
Administration
Determine a just cause for the
surname change.
Seek the other parent's permission, if applicable.
In cases of joint custody it is a rule that the other parent must be
summoned unless there is just cause not to seek hi
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| How to Change From Your Father's Surname |
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If you are changing from your father's surname because of marriage,
you will need to have a state-issued, certified copy of your marriage
license. If you are changing your surname for any other reason, you
will need to petition the court and have your name change approved by
a judge.Difficulty:ModerateInstructions Things You'll
Need
Certified marriage license
Request a
certified copy of your marriage license from the state. Certified
copies generally have a raised seal indicating that they are an
original document, and are available from the health department or
vital records agency in your state. You will be able to request a new
Social Security Card, driver's
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| How to Change My Children's Surname |
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When children are born, they are usually given the last name of the
parents. If the parents are not married or if there is some question
regarding the paternity of the child, a different surname may be
chosen, such as the mother's last name. When circumstances change, the
parents may decide to give the child a different surname. For example,
the baby may have been given the mother's last name but once the
parents marry, the child's surname can be changed to match that of
both parents.Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll
Need
Child's birth certificate
Legal paperwork from your state,
in some cases
Social Security name change forms
Steps to C
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