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Old 05-29-2008, 02:04 AM
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Legal Name Change

What is the name of your state? South Carolina

How do I legally change my daughter's last name to mine, we were never married but I gave my baby his last name because I thought that he was going to be around? I live in South Carolina and have been a resident for the past 9 months, he is from NJ and the baby was born in NJ but lived in NJ for only 3 months, the baby lives with me 24-7-365. Please let me know as much information so that I can process it properly. THanks for any help out there..What is the name of your state?
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Old 05-29-2008, 04:54 AM
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Is he legally adjudicated the father? Did he sign the affidavit of paternity? If not then you have to serve him, establish paternity, and then get his permission to have the child's name changed. Or the court will decide and most likely the court will not allow you to change the child's name without dad's permission. If paternity is not established and you establish it, then you can petition the court for child support but don't be surprised if dad then asks for child custody once he is hit with anything.
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