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Effect on children - 54 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 703

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     § 703.  Effect on children.
        (a)  General rule.--Whenever an order is made under this
     chapter changing the surname of anyone who is at the time
     thereof the parent of a minor child or adopted minor child, then
     under the care of such parent, the new surname of such parent
     shall, unless otherwise ordered by the court, thereafter be
     borne likewise by such minor child.
        (b)  Further change on attaining majority.--Any minor child
     whose surname has been changed pursuant to subsection (a) upon
     attaining majority shall also be entitled to the benefits of
     section 702 (relating to change by order of court).

        Cross References.  Section 703 is referred to in section 702
     of this title.

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