My question involves name change laws in the State of: Florida
I am trying to find out what the laws are regarding a name change for a minor. My daughter was given my maiden name when she was born , her fathers name is not on the certificate. He has not seen her since she was 4 years old she is now 11. I recently married and my daughter wants the same last name as the rest of our family. In Florida even though she does not have his last name, she has my maiden name, do we still have to get his permission for a legal name change. We are not wanting to go the route of adoption just a name change.
Thank you

