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  1. #1
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    Default Can I Change My Child's Name to My Married Name Now or Maiden Name

    My question involves name change laws in the State of: Louisiana
    I have a 5 year old daughter who has her father's last name. He has been in jail for aggravated rape since she was 7 months old and will remain there for the next 15 years. I want to know how can I change my daughters name to mine or if i even can without his consent? She has no idea who he is and believes my husband now is her father(whom i also have another child with). Can my husband adopt her without his consent? or can I just change her name to my name now or my maiden name? Can she have my married now without being adopted?

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    Default Re: Can I Change My 5 Year Olds Name to My Married Name Now or My Maiden Name

    have a chat with a local attorney.

    Even though Dad is in jail, he still has rights; however since he's going to be there until she's an adult I believe you have a strong case to have his rights terminated pending a stepparent adoption even if he doesn't consent.

    An initial consultation shouldn't cost too much and even though your case would generally be easier than most, it's still best to have an attorney on board.

    Good luck!

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    Default Re: Can I Change My 5 Year Olds Name to My Married Name Now or My Maiden Name

    is there anyway i can file without a lawyer? My daughter is just starting to realize that she has a different last name and id like to change it so she isn't confused of why her siblings and parents have a different last name but i do not have $3000 to pay a lawyer at this time

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    Default Re: Can I Change My 5 Year Olds Name to My Married Name Now or My Maiden Name

    Have you asked the child's biological father if he'll consent to a name change or to step-parent adoption? If he says "yes", he can sign the required documents and the legal proceedings will be much simpler.

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