name changei have sole custody of my kids. My ex remarried. Can I change thier last names to my maiden name? I do not know where he is.

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name change

i have sole custody of my kids. My ex remarried. Can I change thier last names to my maiden name? I do not know where he is.

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Re: name change

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In order to change the last names of your children, you would have to file a petition with the local circuit court. In the petition, you would have to enunciate the reasons why.

Unless you have very strong and valid reasons, I sincerely doubt that a judge would grant your petition. The fact that your ex remarried is absolutely NOT a valid reason.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.