Thursday, 11 December 2014

Can a mother change a childs name without the consent of or the knowledge of the father if the mother an father never married.

Question

Can a mother change a childs name without the consent of or the knowledge of the father if the mother an father never married.



Answer

No. The child's legal name can only be changed by court order, after a petition, notice and hearing are held.



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