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    Default Which State Do I Petetion for a Legal Name Change of a Minor

    My question involves name change laws in the State of: Kentucky or California.

    My child was born in California while I was stationed there in the Army, but I am (and have always been) a resident of Kentucky. I want to have my childs last name changed from my maiden name to my married name. I do not know which state to contact, the state where the child was born or the state that I am a resident of. I do not live in either state at the moment, I am overseas.

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    Default Re: Which State Do I Petetion for a Legal Name Change of a Minor

    Are you married to the father?

    Who has custody?

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    Default Re: Which State Do I Petetion for a Legal Name Change of a Minor

    No I am not married to the child's father. He is not named on the birth certificate and there has never been a custody arrangement because we both moved to different duty stations soon after the birth and he did not want to be a part of the child's life. I know that he needs to be served/informed of my intent, but I do not which state to start the process in. He is not a resident of California or Kentucky.

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