Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Posts
    4

    Default How to Get My Son's Name Changed to Mine

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

    Ok i have been doing some research. I have a two year old son, during the pregnancy things did not go so hot with us we ended up breaking up during the last few weeks of it. I didn't find out my son was born until two weeks after from a friend that works at the hospital. Ever since he has been born i have been a very active part of his life. Me and my ex were on and off togther for the last two year and she said the only way he will get your last name is if we ever get married.

    I pay her four hundred dollars a month child support and we have a custody order in effect. I have 50 percent legal and partial custody, she has full.

    I am very active in my sons life and get him quite a bit. I do not go through domestics for child support though, but in the end i pay her more than any domestic's calculator says i do. I just want my son to have my last name. What can i do?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Sons Name Changed to Mine

    You can file a petition for a name change with the court that issued the custody order, and try to convince the court that it's in your child's best interest to have your surname.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Posts
    4

    Default Re: Gettign Son's Name Changed to Mine

    Our my chances worth while? I mean is it worth throwing five to six hundred dollars at a lawyer.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Gettign Son's Name Changed to Mine

    Given that we know nothing about your situation beyond what you have posted, and you haven't even tried to make an argument about how a name change would benefit your son, we can't answer that. Try to get a free consultation with your lawyer to talk over the details.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Child is Most Likely Not Mine
    By AzRick in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-29-2009, 05:38 PM
  2. Spousal Rights and Duties: Will His Debts Become Mine
    By Priscillamar in forum Marriage, Cohabitation and Civil Unions
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-17-2009, 01:14 AM
  3. Wanting Son's Name Changed to Mine
    By GoodDad71 in forum Name Change
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-16-2008, 12:25 AM
  4. Changing a Child's Name: How Do I Keep My Son's Last Name the Same As Mine
    By loving-life in forum Name Change
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-25-2008, 02:58 PM
  5. Change my son's last name to mine
    By geoffaree in forum Name Change
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 11-02-2006, 11:54 AM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources