Minor Name Change in Mississippi
My question involves name change laws in the State of: Mississippi
My ex-wife moved to another state with our two children which was agreed upon by both parties. Before the divorce, my 8 year daughter didn't go by her legal name; however, she was called what her mother and I elected since birth. After my ex-wife moved to another state - close to her family-, she changed her name and began calling her by her legal first name. She was registered for school using her legal first name as well. The name we had elected to call her since she was born was not put on any forms. I have joint legal custody of my daughter; however, my ex has sole physical custody. My ex blamed the name change as my daughter asking for it, not my ex suggesting it.
The reason this is such a problem for me is that my daughter was named after my ex's sister which died at an early age. The entire family never dealt with the death and very seldom bring anything up about her as it is very hurtful for them. Now that my daughter lives with my ex and her grandparents they have begun calling her by their deceased daughters name and even shortened the name as they did their own daughter. I find this to be very destructive as a parent. Can anyone tell me my rights on this?