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    Default Arizona Name Change

    My question involves name change laws in the State of: Arizona

    My wife and I got married in Aug 07. She has a daughter from a different father who is 4.5years old. My step daughter has my wife's maiden name and her birth father is trying to change his daughters name to his. He stated since my wife's name has changed my step-daughter's name should no longer be my wife's maiden name and should be his name since his name will never change. When asked she wants to be my name like her mom and brother. Is he right? Can my wife and I change her name to my name? Please help

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    Default Re: Arizona Name Change

    What has the father done to effect this name change?

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    Default Re: Arizona Name Change

    he filed a court hearing

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    Default Re: Arizona Name Change

    he filed with the court

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    Default Re: Arizona Name Change

    You need a lawyer to represent you in this lawsuit.

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    Default Re: Arizona Name Change

    so there is a chance of my step-daughter getting her named changed to her birth father's because her mother no longer has her maiden name which is the child's?

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    Default Re: Arizona Name Change

    Quote Quoting sficemanaz
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    so there is a chance of my step-daughter getting her named changed to her birth father's because her mother no longer has her maiden name which is the child's?
    Yes, there is a chance, it will be up to the Judge.

    However, a 4 and a half year old should NOT be asked which name she wants. So it's probably best to not mention that in court.

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    Default Re: Arizona Name Change

    Yeah, I wanted to know why a child was asked her opinion anyway... it's not like her opinion matters one lick in court.

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