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    Jan 26, 2009, 10:42 AM
    Changing child's name

    I need to change my daughter's last name I was told that I would have to pay like $300.00 dollars in order to get this done, also I was told that I would have to fill out paperwork by myself or pay a lawyer. Or should I wait until my daughter turns 18 in a couple of months?
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    Jan 26, 2009, 10:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mtituscarn View Post
    I need to change my daughter's last name I was told that i would have to pay like $300.00 dollars in order to get this done, also I was told that I would have to fill out paperwork by myself or pay a lawyer. Or should I wait until my daugher turns 18 in a couple of months?
    Please don't piggyback on other people's questions.

    It is going to cost a few hundred in a couple of months too. Those are court fees and don't matter what age the person is. If you have consent of both parents, waiting is pointless.
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    Jan 26, 2009, 11:59 AM

    First its not a good idea to piggyback your question on someone else's. This can lead to confusion. You should start a new thread. So I've moved your question to its own thread.

    Why do you need to change her name?

    She is better off waiting though. To change a minor's name requires approval of both parents. But once she turns 18 she can legally change her name without anyone but a court's approval.

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