You will ask the judge to sign this form to change the child`s name. Complete all fields except: 1) the date of the judgment, 2) the signature of the judge and 3) the name of the judge. The Commonwealth is very concerned that adults will try to avoid their financial obligations by changing their names. An adult applicant must also provide official evidence that there are no pending judgments against him. The official evidence must consist of a judgment/privilege examination completed, signed and sealed by the prothonotary`s office. In almost all cases, the process of legally changing a child`s surname in the state of Wisconsin is initiated with the filing of a name change application for a child. This can be done with the help of a lawyer or by completing and filing with the court CV-455, 05/19 Application for change of name for minor children under 14 years of age. As a rule, after a divorce, the surname of the mother or father can no longer be changed. However, the law provides for certain exceptions. There are cases where one parent can change the child`s surname without the permission of the other parent.
We will list them below. All the other respondents in your case who submitted a response have signed the form you are proposing to change a child`s name and have shown that they accept the name change. Complete this additional departure form if the child is 10 years of age or older. Note: If the child is 10 years of age or older, you cannot change their name without their consent. Who is the petitioner? You are the “plaintiff” – the person who asks the court to change the child`s name. If you have received documentation indicating that the other parent wants to change a child`s name and you disagree, you can “appeal” the proposed name change. It must be submitted within 10 business days of receipt of the documents. The necessary instructions and forms can be found in the opposition file. An application for a name change for a child should not be attempted without the advice of a lawyer.
A lawyer will help you determine if the court will grant a name change in the particular circumstances of your case. If a family wishes to change the names of 2 or more children with the same legal parents, you only have to pay the registration fee for 1 of the applications. The ability of an adult or child to obtain a name change depends on the circumstances of each case. A name change is not possible in all circumstances. Some name changes can be requested by filing the appropriate forms with the Department of Vital Statistics or the Court of Common Pleas in your district of residence. Other name changes depend on the discretion of the judge hearing the name change application. Who is the petitioner? You are the plaintiff – the person who asks the court to change the child`s name. Note: You MUST be a conservator or primary guardian to request a child`s name change. Once the application is filed, the court will issue an order directing the applicant to notify the filing of the name change. The court also generally orders the plaintiff to publish the notice. The purpose of publishing the review is to inform the community that you wish to change your name.
Anyone who has a legitimate objection to changing your name will be notified by posting. However, if the court considers that publication of the notice would endanger the safety of the person applying for the change of name, his or her child or ward, it may make an order waiving publication of the notice. A successful petition to change a child`s surname is more likely if both parents agree to the change and file a petition together. Determining that a name change is in a child`s best interests is a difficult task. This becomes especially difficult if one of the parents objects to the name change. Who should be on the list of defendants in the application to change a child`s name? If you are the child`s parent, you must identify the other parent as the “guarantor”. If a non-parent has been designated as your child`s primary curator or guardian, you must also designate that person as the “respondent.” Some parents believe that if they have sole custody, they should be able to apply (alone) for a name change. This is not the case. Custody is generally not considered when deciding whether a name change is in the best interests of the child. The Court of Common Pleas may make an order to change the name of any person living in the county. A person must begin the procedure by filing a request. Once you have received your signed order, you need to contact each agency and office where you want to change the child`s name so that they can update the child`s information.
You will usually need a certified copy of the change of name order, which you can get for a small fee from the court clerk. You can file your application to change your child`s name with your local probate and family court. If the other parent agrees to the child`s name change, they can fill out this form. This form must be signed before a notary. One parent must apply to the Court of Common Pleas in his or her district of residence if the other parent does not agree to the name change. The procedures and forms for submitting a name change request for a child are the same as for an adult. However, courts apply a different standard when deciding whether or not to grant a name change for a child.