Petition For Change Of Name
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ALSP Law Series
Name Change (for a child)
Overview
Changing the name of your child is a big decision
Any adult who wants to change his or her name can
and should not be done without considerable
do so by filing a petition for change of name with
thought to the reasons why you want to do so. You
the court in the county where they live. Generally
may also want to consider how it will affect your
this is done without much questioning by the judge;
life and the lives of your family members.
however, keep in mind that a court appearance may
be required. Asking the court to change the name of
a minor can be far more complex because there may
be other people who do not wish for the child’s
Changing the name of a child does not
name changed.
change any legal responsibilities of the
parents. For example, a parent who is paying
child support must continue to do so.
Because of the complications that might arise it is
suggested that if you are changing the name of a
minor child or if you are under age, you should see
Next Step
an attorney to make sure that you do everything
correctly.
The next few pages contain a sample Petition and
Order for changing a child names. For more
This fact sheet provides an example of a Petition
detailed instructions about how to fill out a petition
and Order to change the name of a minor (child). A
form you may want to read the following fact
petition is a formal request to the court to take an
sheets:
action (such as a name change). In this case, your
• Fact Sheet: Completing the Name Change
petition will ask the court for a name change either
Petition
for you or your minor child. The court will likely be
a Circuit Court (Domestic Relations) in the county
• Fact Sheet: Service by Publication
where you and the child live. Remember that there
(Warning)
is a Court Filing Fee ($150) except when there is
extreme financial difficulty and you file a fee
The ALSP Law Series is produced by the Arkansas Legal Services
Partnership, a collaboration of the Center for Arkansas Legal
waiver petition (called an In Forma Pauperis).
Services and Legal Aid of Arkansas, Inc. These nonprofit
organizations provide free legal services to eligible Arkansans who
meet income, asset and other guidelines. Legal services may include
Getting Started
advice and counsel, brief services, or full representation depending
You will generally need to get written notarized
on the situation. Additional information can be found at:
consent from the child’s other parent to change the
http\\ To apply for services, call 1-800-
9LAW AID.
name of your child.
The information and statements of law in this fact sheet should not be
Please understand that merely changing a child’s
considered legal advice. This fact sheet is provided as a broad guide
to help you understand how certain legal matters are handled in
name in no way affects the paternity (legal
general. Courts may interpret the law differently. Before you take
parentage) of that child.
action, talk to an attorney and follow his or her advice. Always do
what the court tells you to do.
A Collaboration of
Center for Arkansas Legal Services & Legal Aid of Arkansas
1-800-9 LAW AID or
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