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    Default Re: Can You Change Your Child's Name Without Agreement if Your Ex- Lives Out-of-State

    Is that TRUTHFULLY his last known address?

    If the answer to that is "nope", then no - you can't serve him at his parents' address.

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    Default Re: Can You Change Your Child's Name Without Agreement if Your Ex- Lives Out-of-State

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    Is that TRUTHFULLY his last known address?

    If the answer to that is "nope", then no - you can't serve him at his parents' address.
    His last known address isn't even going to be in the country where she knows he is living now.

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    Default Re: Can You Change Your Child's Name Without Agreement if Your Ex- Lives Out-of-State

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    His last known address isn't even going to be in the country where she knows he is living now.
    A good faith effort will go a long way. If he was deported he may still have contact with his parents. At worst it's not helpful but it cannot be viewed as harmful.At best it will show that you tried to do what is right.

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    Default Re: Can You Change Your Child's Name Without Agreement if Your Ex- Lives Out-of-State

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    Thank you so much! Yeah, you're right, i guess i'll have to talk to an attorney. Just found out that my parents have mailing address of his parents, maybe the judge will be fine if i serve him at his parents' address? Probably better, than no service at all...
    If his address cannot be found by other means, you should anticipate that the court will expect that you or your lawyer ask his parents for his current address so that he can be properly served.

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    Default Re: Can You Change Your Child's Name Without Agreement if Your Ex- Lives Out-of-State

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    If his address cannot be found by other means, you should anticipate that the court will expect that you or your lawyer ask his parents for his current address so that he can be properly served.
    Thank you! I'll ask them, if he doesn't respond. Easy to do.

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    Default Re: Can You Change Your Child's Name Without Agreement if Your Ex- Lives Out-of-State

    I have a couple of stupid questions: how does a court know what exactly i mailed to my ex, if certified mail is an appropriate way of giving notice in MA? Not that i'm planning to send anything other then a copy of my petition, but still? Also, can i send him a notice of petition for child's name change before filing it in court or it has to be done after i file it? Should be after filing, i guess, but i want to make sure. Thanks!

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    Default Re: Can You Change Your Child's Name Without Agreement if Your Ex- Lives Out-of-State

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    I have a couple of stupid questions: how does a court know what exactly i mailed to my ex, if certified mail is an appropriate way of giving notice in MA? Not that i'm planning to send anything other then a copy of my petition, but still? Also, can i send him a notice of petition for child's name change before filing it in court or it has to be done after i file it? Should be after filing, i guess, but i want to make sure. Thanks!
    After since you have to serve him a copy that has the case number stamped on it.

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    Default Re: Can You Change Your Child's Name Without Agreement if Your Ex- Lives Out-of-State

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    After since you have to serve him a copy that has the case number stamped on it.
    Thank you!

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