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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 134 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Fannin
Abstract: For a minor petitioning for a name change, eliminates the need for notice to and consent
of a parent whose parental rights have been terminated.
Present law authorizes the name change for a minor without the consent of the noncustodial parent
if the noncustodial parent has been served with a copy of the petition and has: (1) refused or failed
to comply with a court order of support for a period of one year; (2) failed to support the child for
a period of three years after judgment awarding custody to the parent signing the petition for name
change; or (3) failed to support and has refused or failed to communicate or attempt to communicate
with the child without just cause for a period of two years.
Present law does not specifically authorize the name change of a minor without notice to and consent
of a parent whose parental rights have been terminated.
Proposed law authorizes the name change for a minor without the need for notice to and consent of
a parent whose parental rights have been terminated.
(Amends R.S. 13:4751(C)(2))