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    Default Legal Guardians Changing Minor's Name

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

    Can legal guardians of a legally adopted minor change said minor's name without the consent of the parents or do both parents need to consent?

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

    Can legal guardians of a legally adopted minor change said minor's name without the consent of the parents or do both parents need to consent?
    Your post is very confusing.

    Did the "guardians" legally adopt the child?
    If so, the parents' rights were terminated by the court. The "guardians" would then be the legal, and only parents. They would not have to notify the former parents of anything.

    If the guardians did not adopt the child, and the parents' rights were not legally terminated, the parents would have to be notified of any name change petition.

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    Sorry if this was confusing. I am trying to do research for a friend and I do not know all of the details. I am pretty sure that the minor was legally adopted. Thank you for answering my question. I appreciate the help.

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