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When both parents agree to change a child's name, the parents can file papers to have a judge legally change the child's name. Only one parent's consent is needed under certain limited circumstances. Read on to learn how to have a child's name changed when both parents are in agreement.

The parent filing to change the name of a minor must have legal custody of the child. Generally, the parents must agree on the name change, but in the case that they do not, the court will decide based on the best interest of the child.

The parent of a child can petition the court for a Name Change Utah of their child. The process is similar to that of a name change for an adult. However, before the court will enter an order for a minor's name change, the court must find that the change is in the best interest of the child.

If one parent will not agree to have a child's name changed, the other parent can file papers to request the change. The non-consenting parent must be served with copies of the name change papers and given a chance to object. A judge may or may not grant a child's name change without the other parent's consent.

In California, the police may generally question minors without their parents' consent. But, as noted above, a juvenile interrogation must be voluntary. If a child asks to have a parent present and the request is denied, a judge may decide the child's participation was not voluntary.

A child support order can be adjusted by motion if it has been three or more years since the order was entered and: there is a difference of 10% or more between the support amount as ordered and the support amount as required under the guidelines; and. the difference is not temporary; and.

The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination (e.g., when saying something might imply or confirm that the speaker is guilty), and the Sixth protects the right to have legal counsel, to have a parent or lawyer present during questioning, and to refuse to speak with law enforcement.

In Utah, the court will usually not consider a child's preference unless they are 14. However, the child's preferences are not the only factor the court finds. The judge may place more weight on the child's wishes if they are 16 or older.

Your Miranda Rights protect your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney. These rights are necessary because they keep you from saying something that might hurt your case. If the police don't read you your rights when they should, anything you say might not be used in court.