Children's last name change.

[liu]

A divorced couple in California have two children. The mother has full custody of both children. What does the mother need to do to change the last name of their children from the father's to her own maiden name? The father received a notice of hearing on "ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME" and wonders why she needs to go to court for a name change? What kind of hidden impact this may have? If he doesn't mind the name change, should he still go to the hearing?

Thanks a lot in advance.

 

[Ukiah]

What does the mother need to do to change the last name of their children from the father's to her own maiden name? The father received a notice of hearing on "ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME"

This Question is already answered as you have petitioned to cahnge the child's name.

Wonders why she needs to go to court for a name change?

Because you have to request the right to change the child's name, and get the approval of the child's other parent. And to make it legal.


What kind of hidden impact this may have?

Impact on what?


If he doesn't mind the name change, should he still go to the hearing?

Yes, to show that he does not contest it.