Elon Musk’s 18-year-old child petitions to change last name, citing desire to cut ties with Tesla CEO


One of Musk’s children has filed for a name change, citing ‘the fact that I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form’ as the reason for the petition. — AFP/TNS

LOS ANGELES: One of Elon Musk’s children has filed a request in Los Angeles County Superior Court to change their last name from Musk, citing a desire to cut ties with their famous father.

Vivian Jenna Wilson filed the petition to legally change names on April 18, a day after turning 18, court documents show.

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