Hieveryone, I need advice please i wanna change my kids name How i can change legally? is anybody did here?so is this big or difficult? How much money requried?i wanna change in birth certificate / passport / in school everwhere so plaese let me tell what should i do? if i use lawyer is better or not ? Anybody know good / resonable Lawyer who handle this work? I do not know about anything for this matter. thanks in Advancs. 

I would start with a government office. 

Google.

Seriously, tons of information. 

we called district office they aske do u have attorney? go to online? but still same i wanna here is anybody has exprince so guide me.is hard some time understang english i don not wanna spend my time & money if not worth it. 

I understand it to cost around 150.00 for each child and yes you will need an attorney. 

ok thanks. court person told me about $250 one kid! 

It's easy if an attorney does it and then I think once the court's order is signed then you take certified copies of the order to the different government agencies. To start the process something needs to be filed with the court - I don't know if you can do it or if you have to have an attorney. 

next question is i have to pay fpr changing in passport/ sscar/ birth certificat as well?? how much this together roughly idea?? 

You'll have atty fees and court's filing fees. 

thanks. But here is father is agree to change he does not have a problem. 

Is this a type of adoption? Meaning, your current husband wants to adopt them and give them his last name? Or are you wanting to change their name from say, "Mary" to "Heather"? 

You'll have atty fees and court's filing fees. [b][/b]
is there sscard fee/birth ct/i am sure $ 100 for passport fee 

Birth certificates are $30 I think, I assume the cost is the same with name changes. $100 for passports and under 18 they are only good for 5 years. I don't think there is a fee for SS cards. 

Is this a type of adoption? Meaning, your current husband wants to adopt them and give them his last name? Or are you wanting to change their name from say, "Mary" to "Heather"? 


I'm sure she's changing the Threading-Henna part of their name. Hyphens are so out. 

how much the lawyer cost for per child? any idea. thanks for everone for reply. 

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how much the lawyer cost for per child? any idea. thanks for everone for reply.

$2500 on up. 

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how much the lawyer cost for per child? any idea. thanks for everone for reply.

$2500 on up. 


If you're talking about an adoption then absolutely 2500 and up. There is a lot involved in changing a childs last name. The bio-dad even if he is not around and involved has rights so rules must be followed. I say if you don't pay child support, see your kids on a regular basis and help support them mentally and financially you should have no rights. 

But here is father is agree to change he does not have a problem.

It's so hard to understand what you're saying. 

thanks. But here is father is agree to change he does not have a problem. 


The court usually does not allow a name change with minors without an adoption. 

My 16 year old desperately wants a name change, but his bio father (who has zero involvement in his life) refuses.

So, our son tells me constantly how he can't wait until his 18th birthday so he can take his "real dad's name" (my husband) who has raised him since he was 3 years old. 

... Hyphens are so out.

ok, that's funny.. 

I changed my son's last name. It was fairly simple. Not more than $300. If the biological father doesn't care it's even easier. He can simply sign a form and it goes right through judge asks if there is anyone there to dispute if there isn't he grants the change. If the biological father refuses the has to prove his involvement in the life of the child to the court. If the child is over 12 they can go to court with their parent and tell the judge the biological father is not telling the truth and the judge generally believes the child and the change is granted. If you don't know where the biological father is you have to prove you put ads in a local paper in his last known address area and the judge will grant the change. When I went to court there were 20 plus name changes before me with all kinds of scenario's and all were granted. 

how long to take all the process? 

can it be any third person name or it has to be step father name?? 

Mine took 3 months because I had to put ads in the local paper where I last knew where he was. Then I had to get a court date. Three months is nothing compared to the final result. 

how long to take for pettion & court decision? i know after that i have to take court copy to govt agancies to change the name. 

do i have to pettion all the kids together or would be seprate? 

I changed my son's last name. It was fairly simple. Not more than $300.

@ Summer Rain- Did you file the petition yourself or an attorney? I tried finding something form wise online to submit to court to start the process but haven't found anything that looks like it will work. 

for my situation its seem not simple & easy:(. i called one lawyer thet told me only fee is $1000per child.court fee not included. 

is any family lawyer on KU? 

problem i do not wanna give our last name. is has to be mom or dad or step father name? 

MandyD I used a paralegal. She drew up the papers for me sent them into court got the court date for me. I went to court. 

I did it when my 25 yr old was 2. But her donor was not around so he had no say in it. I had an attorney though since I knew he would come back at some point to argue about it. 

I had an attorney

I think that is the safest way to go. It may cost, but it will probably be done the correct way and can answer any/all questions. 

Either way as soon as the judge puts down that gavel it is done. I used a paralegal because the attorney I used for my divorce told me to use his paralegal. He informed me that is who would be doing all the paperwork anyways. If I ran into problems from the bio he would take over, then of course the cost would go up. 

A paralegal is good. They have access to all the things needed and always have an attorney with anything they may question. 

i have three kids to change the name court fee $237 per child plus lawyer fee its too expensive. i scared if jude denie so i will my money? 

in court i have been calling everyday asking Q SOME OF THEY cant Answer they told me ask lawyer.some people told me u can do one pettion for all kids , next day other lady told me no u cant if u do that we still consider one child need name change. 

do anybody know good lawyer who handle this case? someone gave me Ms carol # i spoke with her she does not know my ANSWERS about fee she said she will find out the will call me.