My boyfriend's oldest son is 15 and wants to change his last name from his father's (my boyfriend) to his step-dad's name.

I agree. Consider re-posting this and tagging it for Kansas family law attorneys to see.

My girlfriend and i recently broke up,We live in Minnesota can i take our child to Iowa to visit without her permission?

If the father has not established custody and parenting time rights, the father doesn't even have legal rights to be with the child, much less take...

How to contest a divorce in minnesota

In Minnesota, if one party wants a divorce, he or she will get the divorce. If you're worried about your rights and what he will do, you may want...

I agree with both counsel. You cannot force someone to agree to a custody plan. At the same time, if there is no custody order in place, you may...

Been divorced for almost two years and broke, need post divorce help!!!

I suggest contacting your local legal aid office if you cannot afford an attorney.

Am I entitled to any proceeds from the sale of my house after signing a quit claim deed?

Check the provisions of your divorce decree. If it is silent, probably not, although you may want to run the decree by a lawyer for review just in...

Divorce Decree instructions

Yes you do need to provide the documents. Frankly, it would be wise to do this even if you weren't required to make it clear you're fulfilling...

During a divorce in FL, can the unemployed wife keep the marital home and put it under her name?

I agree with both counsel regarding your chances and with using someone else's income to secure a mortgage.

Not yet divorced but my husband won't let me or my kids leave for a planned vacation.

I suggest, if he's going to make threats to consult a divorce lawyer immediately to let you know what your options are legally and strategically...

Can my ex and I sign a legal document preventing paternity contention in the future?

As counsel stated, your course of action would be fraud. Based on the facts you've listed, adoption is probably their best bet. The end result of...