Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Do i needs father permission to change sons name

Hi. MY sons father is a dead beat dad, do I need his permission or consent to change my sons last name? Thank you


Asked on 5/05/03, 5:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Do i needs father permission to change sons name

You do not need his permission BUT you must give him an opportunity to be heard by the court. Once you file your petition w/ court he will have to be served. He can object to name change but up to court.

Debra Palazzo 914 961-7800

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Answered on 5/08/03, 10:13 pm


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