Louisiana Citation - Minor Name Change
What this document covers
The Citation - Minor Name Change form is a formal court order that requires the District Attorney of the Parish to either respond to a petition for a minor's name change or waive any objection. This form is crucial for legally processing a minor's name change in court, distinguishing it from other types of name change documents by its specific requirements related to minor name changes.
Key parts of this document
- District Attorney's details and Parish name.
- Minor's current name and proposed new name.
- Deadline for the District Attorney to respond.
- Date of order issuance.
- Signature of the presiding judge or court authority.
When this form is needed
This form should be used when applying for a legal name change for a minor. It is necessary when you have filed a petition to change the minor's name and need to ensure that any objections from the District Attorney are formally addressed. Utilize this form to start the legal process in the appropriate court and facilitate the necessary notifications.
Who should use this form
- Parents or guardians seeking to change a minor's name.
- Legal representatives involved in family law cases.
- Individuals filing petitions on behalf of a minor in court.
Steps to complete this form
- Enter the name of the Parish and the District Attorney's name.
- Provide the minor's current name and the desired new name.
- Specify the number of days the District Attorney has to respond.
- Fill in the date of the court order.
- Obtain the signature of the judge or court official.
Is notarization required?
This form does not typically require notarization unless specified by local law. Be sure to verify local requirements regarding notarization to ensure compliance.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide accurate names for the minor, which can lead to delays.
- Not specifying the correct deadline for the District Attorney's response.
- Omitting the judgeâs signature, rendering the form invalid.
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Marriage or Divorce Sometimes, when parents divorce, if one parent is awarded the majority of custody, they may choose to change the child's last name.This could be the last name of one of the parents, a hyphenated last name, or even a name that represents the combining of the two last names.
Both legal parents have the right to name a child or to request a name change. However, one parent can't change a child's name without the approval of the other parent. Thus, if the mother doesn't approve, then the father requesting the name change must file a petition with the court for a decision.
There is no cost. It is free to change the last name of a child during the course of a Family Court proceeding. There is, however, a $65 fee for filing for a name change in Civil Court and a $210 fee for Supreme Court.
The key to making an argument to change a child's name is to present the legal reasons for the change and show a judge that it is in the best interests of the child. The easiest way to convince a judge is to point to the factors put forth in state laws that support the request.
Generally, you will not be able to change your child's surname without the permission of the other parent if: the other parent is listed on the Child's Birth Certificate, and.
In order for a minor to have their name changed, their parent(s) or guardian(s) must make a request to the district court by filling out the Petition for Name Change for Minor. This document includes both a Petition and a Judgement form. Three (3) copies of the document should be made.
Dislike Current Name. Changing Name Following Divorce. Husband Taking Wife's Name Upon Marriage. Changing Child's Surname to Mother's or Father's. Couples Combining or Hyphenating Surnames to Form a New One. Desire for a Less or More "Ethnic" Name.
In cases where the child is born out of wedlock, the child often gets the mother's last name. But if paternity is established, both parents have the right to petition the court to change the child's last name.At the end of the hearing, the judge will ask the parents what name they would like to give their child.
Both parents listed on the birth certificate must sign the affidavit in the presence of a licensed notary. This form cannot be used to change a child's last name. A child's last name can be changed by an Acknowledgment of Paternity Affidavit or a court ordered change of name from a Louisiana court.
