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  • 10-09-2013, 03:08 PM
    janeinwestchestercounty
    What to Do if a Child's Name Change is Denied by the Court
    My question involves name change laws in the State of: New York, Westchester County

    My husband and I jointly requested a name change for our minor child (adding a second middle name) in Westchester County, NY to the Supreme Court of New York. The request was denied (reason unclear - the judges clerk promised to get back to me and never did).

    We would like to repetition the court to change the name again. However the standard name change forms clearly ask if a previous application has been made and therefore we can't use the standard name change form.

    What form should we use? Do we have to get an attorney?
    Thank you in advance.
  • 10-11-2013, 02:53 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: What to Do if a Child's Name Change is Denied by the Court
    Why do you believe that you need a form that doesn't include that provision?
  • 10-11-2013, 03:13 PM
    llworking
    Re: What to Do if a Child's Name Change is Denied by the Court
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    My question involves name change laws in the State of: New York, Westchester County

    My husband and I jointly requested a name change for our minor child (adding a second middle name) in Westchester County, NY to the Supreme Court of New York. The request was denied (reason unclear - the judges clerk promised to get back to me and never did).

    We would like to repetition the court to change the name again. However the standard name change forms clearly ask if a previous application has been made and therefore we can't use the standard name change form.

    What form should we use? Do we have to get an attorney?
    Thank you in advance.

    I suspect that your request was denied due to some technical error in your paperwork, because there really would be no reason for a judge to deny your request when its being made jointly by both parents.

    Therefore, it would probably be better to get an attorney this time around.
  • 10-11-2013, 03:42 PM
    Disagreeable
    Re: What to Do if a Child's Name Change is Denied by the Court
    Except if the court does not feel being made a hyphen is in the childs best interests.


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    I suspect that your request was denied due to some technical error in your paperwork, because there really would be no reason for a judge to deny your request when its being made jointly by both parents.

    Therefore, it would probably be better to get an attorney this time around.

  • 10-11-2013, 06:58 PM
    Dogmatique
    Re: What to Do if a Child's Name Change is Denied by the Court
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    Except if the court does not feel being made a hyphen is in the childs best interests.


    I don't believe the OP said anything about a hyphen; the parents wish to add a second middle name, not make an addition to the surname.
  • 10-11-2013, 07:00 PM
    Disagreeable
    Re: What to Do if a Child's Name Change is Denied by the Court
    If it not hyphenated, it would be 4 names not an addition to the middle name. I suppose it could be like adding Mc to Donalds or something.
  • 10-11-2013, 07:02 PM
    CourtClerk
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    If it not hyphenated, it would be 4 names not an addition to the middle name. I suppose it could be like adding Mc to Donalds or something.

    Or it could be just like the OP said e.g. the child's name is current Adam David Williams to Adam John David Williams.
  • 10-11-2013, 07:13 PM
    Disagreeable
    Re: What to Do if a Child's Name Change is Denied by the Court
    That is not one middle name. That is two. There is no way to show the court it is in the childs best interest to have 4 names over 3.
  • 10-11-2013, 07:16 PM
    Dogmatique
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    If it not hyphenated, it would be 4 names not an addition to the middle name. I suppose it could be like adding Mc to Donalds or something.





    Joanne Elizabeth Anne Carter = two middle names.

    Joanne-Elizabeth Anne Carter = one middle name.

    Adding the "Anne" in the first instance is simply adding another middle name.
  • 10-11-2013, 07:54 PM
    CourtClerk
    Re: What to Do if a Child's Name Change is Denied by the Court
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    That is not one middle name. That is two. There is no way to show the court it is in the childs best interest to have 4 names over 3.

    What they're asking for is to ADD A SECOND MIDDLE NAME and ya know? Both parents are requesting it, I can't see why a judge wouldn't allow it. I'm voting for error in the paperwork.
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