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    Post Changing Child's Name From Deceased Mothers to Fathers

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

    My Nephews Mother Died a Couple of Years ago. He has his mothers Last name, My uncle His Bio father (has had a DNA) is now raising him. He wants to change his last name to his last name, but is not sure on how to go about it? The boy is 11. Thank You

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    Default Re: Changing Child's Name From Deceased Mothers to Fathers

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

    My Nephews Mother Died a Couple of Years ago. He has his mothers Last name, My uncle His Bio father (has had a DNA) is now raising him. He wants to change his last name to his last name, but is not sure on how to go about it? The boy is 11. Thank You
    He should be able to file a name change petition. Normally, the other parent would have to be notified, but he can probably just attach a certified copy of mother's death certificate to the petition.

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    Default Re: Changing Child's Name From Deceased Mothers to Fathers

    Is that done at the Court House??

    And Thank You..

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    Default Re: Changing Child's Name From Deceased Mothers to Fathers

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    Is that done at the Court House??

    And Thank You..
    Yes, you file at the courthouse.

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