General Family Law

If the vital records agency or hospital made an error on your birth certificate or that of your child, you will need to petition the court to correct the name. Likewise, if you wish to change you...

This information is for the purpose of obtaining a birth certificate for either getting government issued identification (i.e. driver’s license) or a passport. You can request the information...

While Shakespeare penned, "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet," a child's name may need to be changed for a variety of reasons: marriage, divorce, adoption or preference. Legally...

When children are born, they are usually given the last name of the parents. If the parents are not married or if there is some question regarding the paternity of the child, a different surname...

Obtaining a birth certificate from New York City is an easy task that can be accomplished online, in person or through the mail. All you need is proof of your identity and $15 for each certified...

A lost birth certificate can present real challenges. A birth certificate is used to obtain a passport or prove citizenship. As a result, if you have lost yours, you will need to request a new...

Many people unintentionally lose or misplace their original birth certificates. Since copies of them are necessary for applications such as a passport, marriage license and other government forms...

Without a birth certificate it's difficult to get important items like a driver's license, a Social Security card or a passport. A birth certificate proves who you are and confirms that you're a...

Rather than a birth certificate, Americans born abroad must obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad to apply for a passport or otherwise prove their citizenship. It is suggested that parents...

To get a UK citizenship and passport for a descendant, you must first be a UK citizen by birth or be a naturalized British citizen. If you have a British mother and were born between 1961 and...

Your birth certificate is the original evidence of your legal existence, and it is normally filed on the day of your birth or within a few days thereafter. Since possession of an authorized copy...

Nearly everyone born in the United States since 1920 has a birth certificate on file with the Department of Vital Records in the state in which he was born. Birth certificates can be used to...

If you were born in the state of South Carolina, you may find yourself in need of obtaining a copy of your birth certificate. This may be because your original was lost or destroyed. Whatever the...

While there is no one set price to replace a birth certificate, there is a price range. For individual prices, the requester must contact his state records office or office of vital records and...

Vital records such as birth certificates, death records and marriage licenses are available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A birth certificate is written for each United...

There are many reasons a father should be named on the birth certificate of his children. Some states require legitimation in addition to naming the father on the birth certificate if the parties...

Parents and guardians of children, and adults, in Ohio can petition to have a birth certificate amended. Changes are made to accommodate minor children whose names have been changed due to an...

Changing your name can be time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be difficult. By starting with one government agency and obtaining a corrected document, you'll be able to work your way through...

Changing a child's surname in Oklahoma is a relatively easy and inexpensive process. The parent, custodian or guardian of the child must file a Petition for Change of Name of Minor with the court...

If you are researching a family tree, want to check up on an old flame, or just need to find someone, it's relatively easy to do so using Florida marriage and divorce records. There are many ways...

Nothing in the United States seems to arrive without paperwork. This includes your new baby. From consent forms to birth plans, there seems to be a mountain of paperwork to accompany the joyous...

For many people, birth certificates are placed in storage and not looked at until the time arrives to apply for a driver's license, learner's permit or passport. Many years have usually passed...

To legally change your birth date, you must petition the court and provide compelling evidence that the data listed on the current birth certificate is incorrect. Judges are reluctant to grant...

Many people store their birth certificate in an unsafe place in their house, often forgetting the location very soon after. Since a copy of a birth certificate is necessary to obtain documents...

The issuing of birth certificates is common practice now, but it's a fairly recent development. The main purposes of birth certificates are to monitor the birthrates and census and provide proof...