first name change - need ncp approval?

[bonkers101]

Texas

Don't know if this is the right forum, but could find anything else...



Son is 13, he is a James ______ III, his dad of course is James ______Jr.

He has been called Jacob since birth *same meaning as James* as his dad, grandfather and even aunt (Jamie) were all taking James of some sort...

Dad isn't really around, never has been, he sees him once or twice a year, dad doens't pay support, nor do I ever have anything more than a cell number for him. Son wants to change his name legally to Jacob.

Do I need to get consent from NCP, especially since he is a namesake? I had told my son I would talk to someone about this when he turned 13, he has been wanting it a long time. I just forgot for the last year or so until he brought it up again.

Oh - I have full custody due to history of spousal abuse, so he doesn't have decision making rights as far as medical, schooling etc

 

[stealth2]

Yep, you sure do need either Dad's consent or a court order.

 

[brisgirl825]

If dad doesn't agree, you can take it to a judge. There is no guarantee that you will win though. I would think that your son's wishes would carry some weight but a judge does not have to go by your son's wishes.

GL.

 

[bonkers101]

Thanks - I was hoping different. Not worth it right now, if son wants it still at 18 he can do it on his own. I don't think he would want to go to court over it and if his dad didn't agree, he would be horrified he even asked about it. I think I will ask him to keep the idea to himself until he feels it is the right time to address it with his father....

 

[brisgirl825]

Thanks - I was hoping different. Not worth it right now, if son wants it still at 18 he can do it on his own. I don't think he would want to go to court over it and if his dad didn't agree, he would be horrified he even asked about it. I think I will ask him to keep the idea to himself until he feels it is the right time to address it with his father....

I think that's a very good idea.

Keep us updated on how things go on your CS issues.

 

[mehr]

Waiting until 18 is a good idea