My question involves name change laws in the State of: Massachusetts and Texas
My teenager wants to change her last name to that of her step-dad. She does not have regular contact with her real father and we are unsure of his address. She was born in Texas but we have been live in MA for the last ten years and her real father still lives in Texas. Do I file for a name change in MA or will this have to be done in Texas? How long will the process take to get a name change since the father lives out of state, probably won't consent, and address is not accurately known? I would appreciate any feedback!

