Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful and challenging situations that someone can deal with. When you are going through a divorce, the entire system and process will only be more complicated when kids are involved. One issue that many people have when kids are involved in a divorce is deciding what the name of the child will be after the divorce is final. When you are trying to change the name of a child after a divorce is over, there are several important factors that could influence whether or not you are able to change your child's name. Courts will look at whether a name change will strengthen the mother-child relationship, or it is necessary to help a child adjust to a new family unit. The courts will try and balance those factors with the strength of the father-child relationship, or if the father had done something like murder someone and now the child has an infamous last name. What it boils down to is if changing a child’s last name after a divorce is if it’s in the best interest of the child to do so. If you don’t have a good reason to require a child’s name change, you may be able to get a name change granted with the permission of the other parent. Keep in mind that changing a child’s name will not change the rights or duties of a father to that child.
If you are going through a divorce, hiring a family law attorney would very beneficial. When hiring a family law attorney Salt Lake City, residents will benefit greatly from the legal support that is provided. Attorney David Pedrazas has helped many people with the challenging legal aspects that come with divorce and child custody. The Law Office of David Pedrazas, PLLC is committed to helping you and ensuring that your rights are properly represented during any divorce or custody proceeding.
David Pedrazas is a premier divorce and family law attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah Law School in 1997 and has been practicing for over 14 years in the areas of divorce, child support, child custody, paternity, alimony, property division, and parent time.
Law Office of David Pedrazas, PLLC
3325 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-263-7078
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