In order to change the name of your minor children a Petition to Change Name must be filed in your county of residence. You may be required to obtain the written consent of the children's father for the name change, depending on your particular circumstances. Service of the Petition to Change Name may also be required on the children's father. After the Petition has been filed a notice must be run in the legal organ of your county once a week for four consecutive weeks. There will be fees...