Mother is deceased son is 21 yrs. old does he consent to change from last name he has to mine?

Question

mother and I are not married. DNA showed positive , he is my son. His mom gave him another last name. she is deceased, He and I would like to change his last name to mine.

Answer 1

Simply changing his last name to yours, does not make him your son, legally.

Contact an attorney, familiar with family law, and explain that you want to make him your son, legally.

This will insure him of being your heir.

A court-ordered DNA test may be required by the judge hearing your case.

Remember, it takes more than a biological function to make a man a "dad".

Be a good dad and your son will learn by example.

It's the best legacy you can pass on to your future generations.

I think you're on the right track.

Keep up the good work.

Answer 2

In Australia if you are 18 years or over you can apply for a name change.  Obtain an application form from The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marraiges in your state.  You need to submit certain documents and a fee.  In Queensland you can dowload forms and info online at justice.qld.gov.au or in Victoria online.justice.vic.gov  sorry don't know the rest.

Answer 3

you can do this by yourself, just go to court house and file the paper work   it takes about$100.00 to get it all taken care of with you doing all the work.  or hire a lawyer for about $750.00

Answer 4

At this point, it's 100% up to him.  

Answer 5

In the USA:

Anyone over 18 can legally change their name without anyone else's consent.  Even if she was still alive, he would not need her consent, nor does he need your consent.

The laws on how to do it vary by state.  The fees vary by county.  He needs to contact the courthouse of the county he lives in for the procedures in his area.

Answer 6

he can change it very easily at the Registry office.

Answer 7

You have two choices. You sue for paternity, which the test will prove, and put your name on his birth certificate.

Or he just legally changes his last name to match yours without putting you on his birth certificate.

The first one usually needs an attorney, the second one doesn't.

Either way, I'm just glad you are there for him and that you care enough to do this. You're a good man.

Answer 8

As your son is 21 years of age it is entirely up to him what he wishes to do.

Answer 9

UK answer.

Here in the UK there is no need for a solicitor to be involved, it can be done through the Register office where the birth was registered, and costs £40:00. Here in the UK 16 is the minimum age for a child to change their name without their parents consent.

Hope this helps.

Answer 10

Once he became an adult, per the country and state he lives in, he can change it to whatever he wants. He just has to go to court to do this.