Legal Question - Name Change
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As I understand it each state has its own format on name changes for what actually has to be completed. A newborns name can be whatever you want it to be when you give the information for the birth certificate. To change a name at a later date you must first file a motion with the court asking to change it, post a notice in the local newspaper for a set time peroid, and on the actual court date, submit the final document of judges decision. Most of the information and sample formats can be obtained from the county clerk office, or legal libary.
Skye
As I understand it each state has its own format on name changes for what actually has to be completed. A newborns name can be whatever you want it to be when you give the information for the birth certificate. To change a name at a later date you must first file a motion with the court asking to change it, post a notice in the local newspaper for a set time peroid, and on the actual court date, submit the final document of judges decision. Most of the information and sample formats can be obtained from the county clerk office, or legal libary.
Skye
mofosaurus
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pay th extra money and consult an attorney
it will not be much more and it well insure the process is done properly
But I would reconsider a hyphenated name on the kid because thats just pushing the decision of which name to use on the kid. Also, it will be too much of a stigma to be the only hyphenated kid in the class
why not use the non-birth mother name as the middle name
it will not be much more and it well insure the process is done properly
But I would reconsider a hyphenated name on the kid because thats just pushing the decision of which name to use on the kid. Also, it will be too much of a stigma to be the only hyphenated kid in the class
why not use the non-birth mother name as the middle name
kelpmermaid
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and frankly, with all of the step- and blended families out there these days, there may not be the stigma that there used to be attached to the idea of having a parent with a different last name. I know that kids go through a stage where they like things to fit in predictable boxes, but things have changed out there.
If I were to get married (at my advanced age, LOL!) I'm not sure I would change my name, but then I'd be trading for something much more complicated than my own. I do like the idea of using the other parent's last name as a middle name, though. My aunt did that with her second son, in part because there was no male on her side to carry it forward.
If I were to get married (at my advanced age, LOL!) I'm not sure I would change my name, but then I'd be trading for something much more complicated than my own. I do like the idea of using the other parent's last name as a middle name, though. My aunt did that with her second son, in part because there was no male on her side to carry it forward.
Bob3
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Things may vary from location to location, but as Skye pointed out, you can name a fresh hatchling whatever you want when the hospital fills out the birth certificate.
Having 2 last names is the norm in some countries.
The biggest thing you need to consider is how nicknames may be assigned, so run through the rhyming combinations & word associations and see how things come out.
I'll be happy to play the part of the "mean little gradeschooler" if you want to PM me.
Having 2 last names is the norm in some countries.
The biggest thing you need to consider is how nicknames may be assigned, so run through the rhyming combinations & word associations and see how things come out.
I'll be happy to play the part of the "mean little gradeschooler" if you want to PM me.
Depending on the state, a name change can be a relatively simple matter. Or it can be complicated. It just depends. In Arizona, where I practice, it isn't a terribly complicated matter, and the Superior Court even publishes forms and instructions on its website that one can obtain for free.
You can find information on name changes in Connecticut here. That link is to the Connecticut Judicial Branch's web page that discusses the law relating to name changes and has links to the necessary forms.
As for the name appearing on the birth certificate, state law will govern who and what appears on the certificate. Call your state's Vital Statistics department for their guidelines. They may have a very simple answer for you.
You can find information on name changes in Connecticut here. That link is to the Connecticut Judicial Branch's web page that discusses the law relating to name changes and has links to the necessary forms.
As for the name appearing on the birth certificate, state law will govern who and what appears on the certificate. Call your state's Vital Statistics department for their guidelines. They may have a very simple answer for you.
good luck in whatever you decide, remember it's for the child and that's all that matters...
OP
scuba-sass
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Thanks again to all for the support and advice.
We had breifly considered using Lyd's surname for Junior's middlename, but are kind of set on using my Dad's first name (James) in the middle. It's a deffinate if Junior is a boy, and depending on first name, may even be acceptable if Junior is a girl. We'll see...
AzAtty - thanks for the CT link, that's really helpful!
Scuba-sass
We had breifly considered using Lyd's surname for Junior's middlename, but are kind of set on using my Dad's first name (James) in the middle. It's a deffinate if Junior is a boy, and depending on first name, may even be acceptable if Junior is a girl. We'll see...
AzAtty - thanks for the CT link, that's really helpful!
Scuba-sass
