In order to change your child’s last name, you will have to be the child’s parent with legal custody or be the legal guardian of the child. In order to change the child’s last name, you will have to provide notice to anyone who has legal access to the child and that my include your ex spouse.
Can I Change a Minor Child’s Last Name Without the Other Parents’ Consent?
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