Minor Name Change in Georgia
My question involves name change laws in the State of: GEORGIA
The Situation:
When I was 17, I got pregnant by my boyfriend at the time. Four months into the pregnancy, he was arrested and sentenced to 10 yrs in state prison. :wallbang: We have since lost contact and I have raised my son with no help from him or his family. When my son was born I gave him my maiden (last) name and his father was obviously unable to sign the birth certificate. I recently married earlier this year to a wonderful man who has taken on the role as a father to my, now 4 yr old, son. :D I now share my husband's last name, while my son still has my maiden name :mad:.
The Question:
We are currently seeking the steps to give my son our last name. Also, my husband and I have our first baby on the way and would hate for my son to feel left out or any different for having my old maiden name. So, can we simply file a petition and if so, how? Would I need to contact this biological father who is in prison? Will my husband HAVE to legally adopt? :confused: