i would like to change my son's last name to mine, he is six years old, in the last five years he may have seen his father 2 or 3 times and that has not been in the last 3 and half and i have received $60 in the last 6 years for two children, (the younger has my last name) my question is in the state of ga what are the laws and requirements to accomplish this, what is the procedure, what is the law about abandonment. i have no address or phone number to ask the father, last i heard he had moved out of state.

tawnynkids

Georgia Name Change for a Minor

During a proposed name change for a minor, the petition must be brought by both of the minor’s parents, or by one parent with the Notarized consent of the other. All adults who retain legal rights over the child must be given proper notice of the proposed action. Courts typically conduct hearings to determine whether the change of name is in the best interest of the minor and hear any objections which may be raised by interested parties. If you anticipate objections, consult a licensed attorney in your area.

If you wish to know about termination of parental rights in order to have the sole right to change the name here is the statute: for abandonment the reasoning would be "extreme parental disinterest"
Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights Georgia -