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    frassacass Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 6, 2013, 05:27 AM
    How would I change my children's last name?
    I live in Ohio. I have 2 children with my drug addict abusive ex after leaving him I filed for a protection order of 5 years and it was granted to me. I filed for child support but he never showed to court. I don't want child support just want to know if I can file for a name change or abandonment how would I do this? #please help#
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    Aug 6, 2013, 05:47 AM
    You can't file abandonment, you can file full custody just for your protection. As far as the name change I do believe you have to start by filling out a form at the birth certificate office that has your kids birth certificates.
    *of course the father on the birth certificate has to agree and you go from there
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    Aug 6, 2013, 06:26 AM
    You will have to ask him to sign to allow it, if not, you will go to court and show it is in the best interest of the child.
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    Aug 6, 2013, 06:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by N0help4u View Post
    ... As far as the name change I do believe you have to start by filling out a form at the birth certificate office that has your kids birth certificates.
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    No, you would first file with the court. If the name change is approved, then the order approving the change is submitted to the vital statistics office.
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