What’s in a name? After a contentious divorce, your married last name may be a painful reminder of a relationship you’d rather forget. That’s why you may want to change your kids’ last names as well.
If you have custody of your children, and have changed your last name, it may make sense to change your children’s names to match.
But unlike changing your own name, it can be more complicated to change your children’s last names, as your former spouse may get to have a say in the matter. Here are some tips and insights about changing your child’s name following a divorce:
Going through a divorce is a difficult process and there are many different considerations you will need to think of. Even something as simple as changing your child’s last name can be a pain-staking legal process. That’s why you may want to work with an experienced family law attorney to guide you through it.
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