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  1. #1
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    Default Changing son's last name

    My son is 16 months old and has his fathers last name, I want him to have my last name since there is no longer a future with us. We were never married so does his father have any say so in the matter? Where do I go to start the process? We reside in Chicago. Would it be easier to just hyphenate his name or would it be the same process?

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    Default Re: Changing son's last name

    If the father consents to the name change, you can go to court and petition for a name change based on the consent, and that petition will likely be granted. If not, the father will be entitled to notice of the petition, may oppose the petition, and the court will ordinarily require that you prove that the name change is in the best interest of the child.

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    Default Re: Changing son's last name

    Does that go for hyphenating his name also or are there different procedures for that? Where do I start, I have no clue?

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    Default Re: Changing son's last name

    It goes for any legal name change. Check with the court to see if they have forms you can use.

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