Legal Question in Family Law in California

Changing childs middle name

I have full custody (physical and legal)of my ex- husband and I children. Can I legally change the middle name of one of the children by myself ? (It's my ex's dads name who abused my son and me) and I do not want it anymore due to this.


Asked on 12/07/08, 10:39 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Changing childs middle name

If you have sole legal custody, then yes.

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Answered on 12/07/08, 9:06 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Changing childs middle name

I disagree with Mr. Lemmons. Changing ones name legally requires notification of parents and siblings. Under the current circumstances any change that is not court ordered may result in some problems.

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Answered on 12/19/08, 1:10 am


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