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Cloud · 01-01-2008, 08:13 PM

the boys are young, so although their wishes should be considered, the final decision should be with adults.

depending on your local laws, to change name legally, you would have to hire an attorney, file a lawsuit to change the name, find the father or serve him by publication, and probably get him to give up his parental rights? Expensive, and I don't know how likely.

You could of course just start using the new name informally. You might have difficulties registering them for school with that name, though. Also, if there are disparate surnames in the household, that can make difficulties for the child in school. Not saying that's a reason in itself to change, just a factor to consider.

01-01-2008, 08:13 PM	#20
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	the boys are young, so although their wishes should be considered, the final decision should be with adults. depending on your local laws, to change name legally, you would have to hire an attorney, file a lawsuit to change the name, find the father or serve him by publication, and probably get him to give up his parental rights? Expensive, and I don't know how likely. You could of course just start using the new name informally. You might have difficulties registering them for school with that name, though. Also, if there are disparate surnames in the household, that can make difficulties for the child in school. Not saying that's a reason in itself to change, just a factor to consider. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"