In Illinois, how old must a minor be to obtain a name change without parental consent?
Full Question:
how old does a minor have to be to change last name without parental consent
03/12/2010 |
Category: Name Change |
State: Illinois |
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Answer:
In Illinois, a minor would need the consent of a parent to change his or her name. A minor is anyone under the age of 18.
The court must find that the statutory requirements have been satisfied and that there does not appear to be a reason why it should not be granted. The name change as to a minor will be granted only when the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the change is necesary to serve the best interests of the child.
A person is not allowed to change the name of a minor in order to avoid judgments or legal actions against the minor, or to avoid the minor’s debts and obligations. A person can not change the name of a minor to defraud any person.
