She wants my name

[pumalady]

What is the name of your state? California

My daughter is now 16. She has had no contact with her father since she was three years old. He pays not child support and has decided not to be in her life. He never used his visitation, nor has he ever spoken to her. She wants to hyphenate her last name, is shel old enough or would I have to do it. When I tried before, he vetoed it for no known reason.

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? California

My daughter is now 16. She has had no contact with her father since she was three years old. He pays not child support and has decided not to be in her life. He never used his visitation, nor has he ever spoken to her. She wants to hyphenate her last name, is shel old enough or would I have to do it. When I tried before, he vetoed it for no known reason.

Have her do a change of name. Search california change name minor on this site (and, while you are at it, on Google). It has been discussed repeatedly.