Do I need the fathers consent to change my sons last name?

He either needs to consent or he needs to be served. People can be served by personal service, substituted service or by publication.

Is it frivolous??

That is not exactly what that provision says. It says this in relevant part: "(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the court may render a...

I want to hire a new lawyer and fire my current one. What is the best way to go about firing my current lawyer?

Tell the attorney that you want them to stop working on the case. Often by the time the relationship has become weary for you, it has become...

Closed divorce order moved to a different county

Jurisdiction is proper wherever the children have resided for the last six months. Have an attorney review the paperwork with her. A timely...

Do I have a case against a retailer based on the actions of their employee for an experience that was upsetting?

I'd say no. Don't make small talk with cashiers if it makes you uncomfortable. By your own explanation, you were talking about religion with this...

It isn't legal. But it is messy to prove because so many spouses do open each other's mail and sign each other's names, and then hurl accusations...

My sister-in-law is dating a lawyer. the lawyer has talked my father-in-law into writing his will.

The father-in -law is the one that needs to be happy with the lawyer. Your wife should talk to her father. There can be lots of over reaching in...

What are the steps I need to take to adopt my 16 16 11 sixteen yr. old sister?

Hire an attorney and file a petition to terminate the children's biological mother's and father's parental rights, and file a petition to adopt. ...

Going through a custody battle ex is using a different name

Hire an attorney. Attorneys usually have a multifaceted approach to any problem. I would serve him with disclosure requests in which he has to...

Last name change for minors

Your ex doesn't necessariy have to sign. He has to sign or be served until the children turn eighteen. If the children are eighteen his consent...