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Asked almost 4 years ago - Tacoma, WA
Family Name Change Parental Rights

Is there any possible legal ramifications involving parental rights when a child's name is amended on the birth certificate to add the mothers name?

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Answered almost 4 years ago. Violent Crime Lawyer in Santa Monica, CA.
There are no legal ramifications to a name change. For a child, it requires the permission of both parents. At your local courthouse, you may be able to obtain a packet with instructions for following the name change procedure.
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