Daegu Inheritance Attorney's Assistance | The Daegu Attorney Who Obtained Approval to Change an Adult Child's Surname and Family Origin

A change of surname and family origin is a procedure under Article 781(6) of the Civil Act in which the court determines whether to grant approval, giving priority to the welfare of the child.

As cases of divorce and remarriage have become more common, situations requiring a change of a child's surname and family origin due to the reconstitution of the family arise frequently.

To obtain the family court's approval, it must be proven that changing the surname and family origin is for the welfare of the child.

The court mainly considers the following factors in determining whether a change of surname and family origin is for the welfare of the child.

In particular, in the case of an adult child, the child's own intent serves as an important factor in the determination, and it could be said that proving that the benefit from the change of surname and family origin is greater is the key.

The client divorced her former husband, the child's biological father, when the child was two years old.

Despite this, from the time the child was in middle school, the biological father caused the child ongoing emotional distress by making unannounced visits to the school and calling late at night after drinking.

The attorney therefore argued that the bond between the biological father and the child had been completely severed.

The client's child had lived in the same home as the stepfather for more than ten years and had built a deep bond with him.

The attorney also emphasized that the stepfather had served as the child's actual caregiver and had spared no economic support across the child's education and daily life.

The attorney therefore requested that the change of surname and family origin be permitted for the welfare of the child.

In this case, the client requested the assistance of the 🔗Daegu Attorney in order to change the child's surname and family origin to those of her current husband.

Daeryun assists clients who need to file a petition for permission to change a surname and family origin by helping them prepare the change report and assemble the required documents.

It also provides careful assistance with follow-up measures after the trial, including the separate reporting procedures.

If you need legal assistance in a situation such as the one above, you may request a 🔗Legal Consultation Appointment at any time to entrust your case.