My daughter has my last name hyphenated with her fathers last name. What is the process to drop her father last name so that she is left wit...

Question

My daughter has my last name hyphenated with her fathers last name. What is the process to drop her father last name so that she is left with mine?

Thank You.

Answer

If her father is still alive, you will need a court order through either the Judge that did the divorce or paternity case or through a name change petition. If he has passed on, you would have to do it through the name change petition.

I would use the self help center at family court for the documents, or you may make an appointment with me at [email protected]/* */