Nebraska Consent to Change of Name of Minor Minors or Adults and Minors

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.

If you have sole parental responsibility, you will be able to change your child's name without anyone else's consent or a Court approval. You will still need to seek legal advice from a solicitor to make a formal deed to change their name.

In order to file a Petition for Name Change in Nebraska, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least nineteen (19) years of age or older.

An applicant may apply to legally change: their own name.the name of their child/ward with the consent of the child when they are 12 to 17 years of age.

Any adult wishing to change a child's or children's name(s) may file a Petition in the district court in the county in which the adult and minor child(ren) reside so long as the adult and minor child(ren) have been bona fide residents of that county for at least one (1) year before filing the Petition for a name change

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.

Facts About Filing for Emancipation in NebraskaYou must be at least 16 years old. You are filing the petition freely and voluntarily. You willingly live apart from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s)

If you want to change your child's name, the first step you need to take is to file a petition with the family court in your county requesting the change. You are obligated to notify the other parent and give them the opportunity to respond to your petition.