Name Change In North Carolina
My question involves name change laws in the State of: North Carolina
My daughter is almost 4 yrs old.
Her father is not listed on her birth certificate.
He has had no contact in the past 2 yrs.
Due to voilent abusive behavior, communicating threats, and violating court orders, he is to have no contact (unless thru family court).
My daughters last name is hyphenated.. I would like to change it to my name only.. Will the courts have to contact him and get his approval?