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You cannot change the name of a minor child simply going by the common usage

method. A name change for a child must be affected by the court system in any

jurisdiction. 

A minor child cannot legally decide to make a name change. The paper work and the

court petition must be made by someone over the age of 18, and is usually done by a

parent or legal guardian of the child. 

In most cases, the reason for changing the name of a minor child will be a result of

either a divorce, a marriage, or an adoption. 

Changing the Name of a Minor Child

In some situations, while there will be no question about changing a child’s last name to

your last name in the case of an adoption, questions may arise when there is a divorce

involved. Especially when there are children or a contested divorce involved, it often

requires the services of an attorney. This site merely attempts to simplify the procedures

involved, and describes the basic elements in getting a name change, and we always

recommend consulting with an attorney for all final decisions involving legal matters.