Legal Question in Family Law in California

Waiving Parental Rights

Is there a legal document in the State of California, or any other state for that matter in which a parent can waive any future rights for their children?

Example: A friend of mine wants to have her son with a different last name than the fathers, but the fathers last name is already being used. Since the father is known to her, does he need to sign a waiver of parental rights in order for her to have her son's last name changed?


Asked on 8/06/01, 10:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Waiving Parental Rights

she can file for a name change. she just needs to send notice to the dad. if he does not object it should be granted.

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Answered on 8/07/01, 10:49 pm


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