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    Default Can I Change My Children's Name to Mine?

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

    I was married in Mexico & both of my sons were born there. We are now back in the United States but my husband and I have gotten a divorce and I have been granted full custody w/him having restricted visitation only in my presence. He has left to reside in his home country, Mexico. He will lose his visa in 6 months;therefore will not be back to see the children. Since he is out of the country, child support cannot be enforced. I want to change my sons' last name to mine since their father has left & will no longer be a part of their lifes.

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Can I Change My Children's Name to Mine?

    If you atttempt to do this he can protest and likely prevail

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    Default Re: Can I Change My Children's Name to Mine?

    How can he protest if he is out of the country and doesn't know? Do I have to advise him? He is not going to understand a legal document in English.

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    panther10758 Guest

    Default Re: Can I Change My Children's Name to Mine?

    Yes you have to advise him he has rights!

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    Default Re: Can I Change My Children's Name to Mine?

    Quote Quoting chantellylace77
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    How can he protest if he is out of the country and doesn't know? Do I have to advise him? He is not going to understand a legal document in English.
    You will have to inform him and get his consent. The court will not allow a name change without the other parent being legally notified and given the opportunity to be heard.

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