{"id":34405,"date":"2023-04-27T18:52:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T16:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbleon-abogados.com\/paternal-abandonment-as-a-cause-for-requesting-a-change-of-surname\/"},"modified":"2023-04-27T18:52:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T16:52:39","slug":"paternal-abandonment-as-a-cause-for-requesting-a-change-of-surname","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/paternal-abandonment-as-a-cause-for-requesting-a-change-of-surname\/","title":{"rendered":"Paternal abandonment as a cause for requesting a change of surname"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have you ever thought about changing your last name? Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a lawsuit and, according to the law, you may be able to win the lawsuit. Certainly, parental abandonment is a situation that affects many children around the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Because of this, upon reaching adulthood, such children may present emotional consequences, affecting their daily lives. However, to stop a % of cases, neglect has managed to become a legal implication.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de Contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/paternal-abandonment-as-a-cause-for-requesting-a-change-of-surname\/#Is_it_possible_to_request_a_change_of_surname_due_to_an_absent_father\" >Is it possible to request a change of surname due to an absent father?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/paternal-abandonment-as-a-cause-for-requesting-a-change-of-surname\/#What_is_required_to_file_a_claim\" >What is required to file a claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/paternal-abandonment-as-a-cause-for-requesting-a-change-of-surname\/#What_is_parental_abandonment_and_how_does_it_affect_the_child\" >What is parental abandonment and how does it affect the child?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cbleon-abogados.com\/en\/paternal-abandonment-as-a-cause-for-requesting-a-change-of-surname\/#How_can_paternal_abandonment_be_a_cause_for_requesting_a_change_of_surname\" >How can paternal abandonment be a cause for requesting a change of surname?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_request_a_change_of_surname_due_to_an_absent_father\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Is it possible to request a change of surname due to an absent father?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes. Whether paternal or maternal, you can request a change of surname on the grounds of absent parent. However, be aware that removing a surname does not remove your biological parent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_required_to_file_a_claim\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is required to file a claim?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">First, a good lawyer who knows the law, as well as the background of the case. Currently, there are at least six reasons you can request a surname change when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Be ridiculous or laughable.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. The claimant has been recognized under a name other than the one indicated on his or her identification (for more than five years).<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. There is no matrimonial filiation.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. The claimant wishes to reverse the order of the surnames.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. The surnames are not of Spanish origin (translate them into the language).<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is important to remember that one of the fundamental bases is evidence that the claimant has suffered abandonment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_parental_abandonment_and_how_does_it_affect_the_child\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is parental abandonment and how does it affect the child?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Parental neglect can be defined as the reality in which a parent ceases to look after the interests of his or her child. In addition, apart from physical detachment, it may also be considered abandonment if the parent:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It does not provide financial support.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is not part of the important decisions in the child&#8217;s life.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rejects the existence of the child.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On the other hand, as to how it affects them; certainly, there are some cases where the father is absent from the moment of birth. In such cases, the psychological damage is usually minor, but even so, the abandonment as such would already be a trauma for the infant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, in the worst case scenario, when the child already knows you, the child may suffer trauma. For example, identity problems and rejection of their person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_paternal_abandonment_be_a_cause_for_requesting_a_change_of_surname\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How can paternal abandonment be a cause for requesting a change of surname?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The change of surname has been one of the cases that has reached the courts the most. However, in most of these cases, the change has only been accepted due to the circumstances mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even so, after the amendment of the Civil Registry Law, the change of surnames may be granted on exceptional grounds. For example, in the case of Supreme Court Ruling number 795\/2022, dated November 21. The reasons that led the judge to make this decision included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The constant pain and trauma of the abandoned child (now woman).<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Abdication of the exercise of parental authority.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Non-compliance with parental commitments.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Total break in ties with the paternal family (he does not know them).<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Serious psychological damage (identity conviction).<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Therefore, any individual who meets the same circumstances may proceed to sue, before the Supreme Court, for a change of surname.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Supporting laws<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Article 54 of the Civil Registry Law: Change of surname or identity by means of a dossier, lists certain circumstances that allow such a change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, following the update, Article 55: Authorization of change of surname or identity in exceptional circumstances indicates that:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;When reasons of urgency or security not contemplated in Article 54.5 or other exceptional circumstances so require, the change of surnames or the total change of identity may be authorized, by Order of the Ministry of Justice, under the terms established by regulation.&#8221; For example, one or more traumas caused by parental abandonment.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are thinking about changing your last name or know someone who wishes to do so, you already know the legal basis for doing so. Although it is a big step on a personal level, it is advisable to seek advice and seek a lawyer who knows how to guide the case to achieve the requested change of surname.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever thought about changing your last name? Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a lawsuit and, according to the law, you may be able to win the lawsuit. Certainly, parental abandonment is a situation that affects many children around the world. 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