Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

using last name other than legal one

We have legal custody of our grandchildren, can they use our last name?


Asked on 10/13/08, 6:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence D. Gorin, Atty. Law Offices of Lawrence Gorin

Re: using last name other than legal one

NO. The mere fact that you have legal custody of another person (even if that person is a minor child who happens to be your grandchild) does not result in a change of the child's legal name, nor does it mean that you are legally free to have the child use your last name.

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Answered on 10/13/08, 7:38 pm


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