My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Massachusetts
I think it makes perfect sense if my child has my last name, since ex's input as a parent (including financial input) is zero. On top of that, he's been deported to his home country recently. Also, i'm a sole custodian. Do i anyways have to ask him for consent to change my child's last name? I do not have his address to send a notice, of course. I do have an email though. So my major question is: are judges typically fine with Petitions for Name Change of a minor without consent or notice to the other parent? Or they'd make me try to find him somehow overseas? If that's the case, would email correspondence be sufficient? Any input is appreciated. Thank you!