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    pkozy Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 31, 2010, 01:34 AM
    I live in New York my son does not have my last name do I have the right to change it
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    Oct 31, 2010, 01:46 AM

    To get a complete answer you really need to provide us with more information.

    Are you the father? Are you with the mother? How old is your son?

    Please paint a picture for us so that we can help you.
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    Oct 31, 2010, 02:22 AM

    Yes I am the father not with mother age 6 and I have joint custady

    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    To get a complete answer you really need to provide us with more information.

    Are you the father? yes. Are you with the mother?no How old is your son? 6

    Please paint a picture for us so that we can help you.
    I have joint custady
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    Oct 31, 2010, 06:05 AM

    You would have to go to court to petition for the legal name change. The mother may fight it however. Both parents would have to consent.

    Why have you waited until now?

    I'm also wondering if this question has any relation to your question on DWI laws.
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    Oct 31, 2010, 11:34 AM
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    No on dwi laws and it's a long story
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