Legal Question in Family Law in California

I live in California and I want to change my 7 year old daughters last name. She has her biological fathers last name but we were never married and his name is not on her birth certificate. He has had no contact with her since she was a baby and my husband is who she knows as her father. Given the nature of the situation, do I have to notify the biological father of my intentions to change my daughters name


Asked on 6/15/13, 6:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

Yes. I can file the proper paper work for you as document preparation service for $500, plus filing fees. If you need me to go to court I can do that for you too for an additional charge.

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Answered on 6/15/13, 9:26 pm
John Laurie Gertz and Laurie

Yes.

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Answered on 6/16/13, 8:57 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Yes, you do have to provide notice to the father.

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Answered on 6/16/13, 11:29 pm


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