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Florida minor child name change
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Name Change
Even when parents agree to change a minor child’s name in Florida, a court must make a finding that the change is in the best interest of the child. Changing a minor’s name was an issue in the case In Re: Name Change of M.T.F., 4D2024-0808 (Fla. 4th DCA January 15, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Name Change
What happens if parents do not agree on a child’s last name in Florida? A parent can petition to change a minor child's name through a petition for name change or as part of another family law case such as a paternity or child custody matter. If a court fails to specify the last name of a child in its order, the Florida Statutes govern what should be done. This was an issue in the case Rios v. Arias, 4D22-2412 (Fla. 4th DCA February 22, 2023).
