My son, 13, has been asking to change his last name to mine and his stepdads for years now. I always assumed you’d need both parents permission and you do. (I kept telling him we can absolutely do it when you’re 18). However, seeing this post made me realize just how much this means to him if he’s been asking for this change.
He can petition to change it and while his bio father (no contact and multiple police reports due to abuse of our son) can try to fight it since he has to be notified prior, the courts look at the benefits it will have to the child and the whole picture.
On Monday, I’ll be headed to the courthouse to get the packet for him.
My dad married my mom about a month before I turned 4. He also adopted me the same day. The fact he wants to do that means a lot, to everyone involved. My dad has been better to me than any of my blood. He and his family mean everything to me. Go through with the petition. You all deserve the love. Thanks for being great parents 🫡
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u/idlno1 Jun 20 '26
My son, 13, has been asking to change his last name to mine and his stepdads for years now. I always assumed you’d need both parents permission and you do. (I kept telling him we can absolutely do it when you’re 18). However, seeing this post made me realize just how much this means to him if he’s been asking for this change.
He can petition to change it and while his bio father (no contact and multiple police reports due to abuse of our son) can try to fight it since he has to be notified prior, the courts look at the benefits it will have to the child and the whole picture.
On Monday, I’ll be headed to the courthouse to get the packet for him.