Yes, a judge has that power.
yes but first talk to the judge
If he can prove that he is the biological father of the child, he can seek custody or visitation rights, regardless of whether or not he is on the birth certificate or paying child support. In fact, if he is the biological father he can legally have his name added to the birth certificate. However, if he has not been around for 16 years, it is unlikely that a judge will grant anything more than visitation rights, and the child is old enough to have a say in whether or not they want visits from their father.
go to your local courthouse and file a petition for the change, then you will see the judge to see if they will allow the order for changing your name, this way you will have all of the legal documentation to take with you to social security office and the drivers license bureau. Added: The answer given above will change your formal identification on all official documents -EXCEPT- for the name on your birth certificate. That is an 'unchangeable' document and the information contained on it will always remain.
Lucas Smith affidavit, containing Obama's Kenyan birth certificate and represented by Dr. Orly Taitz, filed with U.S. District Court in Southern California; Judge David O. Carter to look at.
If they determine that you are the father, yes they can.
Christopher Judge's birth name is Douglas Christopher Judge.
Mychal Judge's birth name is Michael F. Judge.
You can amend the birth certificate for a small fee. You'll just need your original documentation and will need to complete some forms at your local courthouse in Los Angeles.
Ann Judge's birth name is Ann Campana.
Margaret Judge's birth name is Margaret Schinke.
AnswerAccording to law. To make any alteration in any ones birth certificate, You have to file a motion in a courts of law and the judge has to make an order to Registrar of Birth to alter the name of person concerned in the cage provided for that purpose in the birth certificate by Red ink.
It depends on the circumstances but you have to go through court to do it. A birth certificate is a legal record. Generally, an amendment to a birth record requires a court order. Each state has its own rules. There are only certain reasons a father's name can be removed from a birth certificate. The most often permitted reason requires proof the man is not the biological father. You must petition the court and the judge will render a decision after a careful review of the reason. The court order can be used to get the official record modified.