Changing My Son's Last Name...

I think you could do this by yourself. Try calling the Clerk Of Courts and get advice and if they can't help you, they can direct you on what to do. I think it's just a matter of getting all the papers, filling them out, and filing it with the court. You might not need a lawyer at all. It might cost a little for the papers but I would think the whole thing can be done for under $50. I am 100% sure they will do it because of the circumstances, and that would be the reason for your wanting to change his name, plus you're both married right now. It's a for sure.

I have no experience in changing names, even though I always wnted to change my name. I know that's a long process that will require lots of papers. But if you have the proof that your husband is the father, and if your husband agrees that the son should have his name, than I think that the process wil be faster. It's also depending on which country you are living. maybe a quick search over the internet will give you more answers.Hope you'll make it happen fast and easy!

I've never done it but I've heard it was quite expensive to change a childs name and it's not easy. I hope this means you are back with your husband and no longer living with your family.

I changed my name when I got divorced and while it was a pain in the bum, it only cost me 5.00 and that was back in 1994. I had my license and soc. security etc to switch over as well as all my bills & banking etc. Your son, being so young, should not be quite so bad. He deserves to have the same last name as the rest of you. As for your parents...all I can say is that what they did to you and your son is horrible. Even if you were separated from your husband and planned on staying seperated ,your son deserved to have his father's name on his birth certificate.

What a terrible decision to have to make! The only time I've ever dealt with a name change was when I got married. I don't remember what the whole process was but I think it was pretty easy. I'd try searching for phrases like "minor name change in Your County, Your State." A lot of courts have the forms you need to file available online. You can download them and fill them out, then take them to the court to be filed. All of the fees should be posted on their website.

I would check online and check with your local authorities. Not sure how an international program such as Mylot could help you. You will need to find out what your local laws are. Glad to see that you are back with your husband and that your husband wants to be there for your son. I am sure your son is very happy that he is being raised by both of his parents. I wish for you and your family all the best.

Changing names is a tefious job. We have to assign a lawyer to execute a deed poll for the change of name. And the costs can run to thousands. With the high costs and time involved some people just stick to their registered names.

I gave birth to my eldest when I wasn't married yet. And so his last name on his birth certificate was mine. A month after, I got married and on that same day had him baptized and used my husband's last name. up until he was on his second year in high school, we were using his birth certificate with my last name. I thought that it was fine since my husband acknowledged him anyway, an affidavit was attached to his birth certificate. But then I was asked to seek new copy of his birth certificate and the school told me that legally, my son was still carrying my last name. So I had all the papers re-done and just then was my son able to legally use my husband's last name. Regarding the amount that I spent, I am not aware of how much does it cost there in the US. But most probably, it wouldn't cost that much.