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  • 08-09-2008, 07:31 AM
    Techno1
    Name Change With Only One Parent On the Birth Certificate
    My question involves name change laws in the State of: GA

    I had my son 13 years ago and I am the only parent on the birth certificate. He has my maiden name. Paternity has never been established. I have been married for 8 years and we want to change my son's last name to match the rest of the family. I have no idea where his biological father is. He has never tried to contact/help us. I think he gave me about $400 about 10 years ago.

    Do we need a lawyer or can my husband and I do it ourselves? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
  • 08-10-2008, 10:28 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Name Change With Only One Parent On the Birth Certificate
    I suspect you can handle it yourselves, save for service where you'll ordinarily have to hire a process server to attempt to serve notice of the proceedings on the father.
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