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    Default Trying to Change Last Name or Adoption

    My question involves name changing and adoption law for the State of: Arizona


    Hi well i want to see how is it possible for me to change my daughters last name to my last name. she has father last name but in the birth certificate father is not listed as father plus father is not around her and he only visit's my daughter once every 4 months, By the way my daughter is 12 years old and someone mentioned that she is allowed to dicide is it true?

    Also my husband is trying to adopt my daughter but they told me that we need written permissinon from biological father is there any other way to do this? what are the steps to take for the adoption or for the name change?

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    Default Re: Trying to Change Last Name or Adoption

    Your daughter is not allowed to decide anything.

    If you wish to change her name, you'll need to petition the court and ask for permission (if you can't get Dad's permission). Dad will be notified and he will have the chance to object.

    There is no way your husband will be able to adopt your daughter without Dad's consent or unless Dad's rights are terminated involuntarily. If that's the route you wish to take, you should really hire an attorney.

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