By aphlaw | Published January 18, 2021 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: childrens' names, name change, name changes in divorce judgments | Comments Off on When Family Courts Do and Don’t Allow Name Changes for Children
The process of petitioning the court to change a child’s name is relatively simple, but the judge will only allow the name change to go forward if they believe it to be in the best interest of the child. This means the standards will vary from case to case. A court is likely to allow Read More
Read MoreYou have the right — but not the obligation — to change your name during divorce proceedings. Every individual needs to make this very personal choice for his or herself. You might choose to readopt your maiden name — or even to create a new last name — to make a fresh start after the Read More
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