Can I change my child’s last name without the father’s consent?
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Can I change my child’s last name without the father’s consent?
Asked on November 2, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country in order for your child's surname to be legally changed by court order, a petition of the request needs to be served upon all interested parties including the father as well as publishing the request at least once a week in a selected newspaper by the court.
The court then has a hearing on the matter where the father can object. In essence, consent ordinarily needs to be given by the father but can be done away with on a noticed motion by the court.
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