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Yes, a child can use the father's surname even if the parents are not married, but this often depends on the laws of the specific country or region. In many places, if the father acknowledges paternity, the child can take his surname. However, in some jurisdictions, additional legal steps may be necessary, such as establishing paternity through a court order or having the father's name listed on the birth certificate.
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Does a child have the right to use his father surname even if the parents are not married?
yes why?
If neither parent has custody can you keep the child in NY?
With the court's permission, if the parents are not married. Single fathers have no assumed rights to a child. Married parents have equal rights to the child until otherwise ruled on.
Can a child have fathers surname even if fathers name is not on birth certificate?
legally, no.
What surname should a child have if the parents live together but are not married?
Either of the parents names, or both; i.e. smith-jones. There is no set convention, it's the parent's choice
When your married and you have a child does your child have to take the fathers last name?
That decision is up to the parents. There is no law that covers this situation if the mother has not taken her husband's name in marriage.
Who has cusatody in the state of ga if the parents weren't married and the child has the fathers last name?
Mother has sole custody and control in 49 states see links
Do fathers have rights if married after the child is born?
This is an area not addressed in the statutes. Single fathers have no assumed rights. How this may apply if there's a divorce later on has not been addressed at this time. To the best of my knowledge, mothers or attorneys have not attempted to claim the father still has no rights.
What is a fathers right in the state of Florida if the parents are not married nor has the child been legitimized and he signed the birth certificate and has the fathers last name?
The father has a right to pay support and to seek visitation rights. [BTW, the child's last name isn't relevant to this.]SEE LINKS BELOW
Can you request a DNA test if you were married when the child was conceived to avoid paying child support if the child is proven to not be the fathers?
yes you can
Does the fathers genes determine a child's complexion?
Sometimes depending on the father's parents.
What advantages does it give the child of an unwed couple if the child has the fathers last name?
There are not any legal advantages one way or the other, however if the parents introduce themselves as Mr & Mrs "Jones" the child may be more comfortable using the family name. However, if the parents are not married, then why should the child make that commitment if they won't?
Can you be forced to give your child his fathers surname?
No the fact is that in the case of a dispute in the longrun it is up to the child to chose the name. in the mean time if you are charged with the child's rearing you can introduce it as you like.
