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Both parents will request the name change
One parent or legal guardian will request the name change, and the other parent or legal guardian will consent
  • A signature from the consenting parent will be required
One parent or legal guardian will request the name change, and the other parent or legal guardian will not consent
  • If both parents can't agree on the child's name change, mediation will be required.
One parent or legal guardian will request the name change, and the other parent will be served through the Sheriff's Office
  • If both parents can't agree on the child's name change, mediation will be required.
One parent or legal guardian will request the name change.  The location of the other parent is unknown.