changing name

[michelle3498]

i have sole phyical n legal custody can I change kids last name without looking for parent who hasnt been in life for a few years. I do not know where he is.

 

[army judge]

i have sole phyical n legal custody can I change kids last name without looking for parent who hasnt been in life for a few years. I do not know where he is.

It all depends on what the proper CA court decides.
So, off you go to court to start the process.
You can educate yourself about the process by looking at this information:

http://www.courts.ca.gov/1052.htm

 

[KatDini]

http://www.courts.ca.gov/22583.htm

(Looks like AJ beat me to the punch).