My question involves name change laws in the State of: Michigan
Hello. First, I appreciate any feedback you may be able to give me. My child is 3 years old and has my maiden name. 8 months ago, I married and changed my name to my current, married name. My child's father is not on the birthcertificate and has no contact with my child (nor has for over 2 years). My husband would like to adopt my child, but we have been advised to wait a minimum of 14 months to begin any adoption proceedings. That said, my child having a different last name than I is confusing, especially when it is my maiden name (and not his biological father's name). Additionally, my child is learning his full name and spelling at school, and I was hoping I might be able to legally change his name before a formal adoption were to take place so that his name and my own continued to be the same, and so that he would not need to relearn a new last name in just a year or so. Would the name change proceeding be nearly as difficult and involved as the full adoption proceeding? Or would there perhaps be an easier way to do a name change?
Additionally, would the name change have to take place in the state where my child was born (MI)? We currently live in a new state, and have for an extended period of time. Would it be possible to do the name change in the current state?

