Yes, a child can change their last name through a legal process that typically involves obtaining consent from both parents or a court order.
Personally i would keep the child's last name or hyphenate it
My daughter has my last name, her dad isn't on the birth certificate but he does pay child support. can i change her last name when i get married and how? My daughter has my last name, her dad isn't on the birth certificate but he does pay child support. can i change her last name when i get married and how?
Yes, a father can change his child's last name. However, this depends on the custody arrangement, and who has primary custody.
If he is married to the child's mother the decision is theirs to make, but if he is not married to her the mother decides the child's last name.
yes, through the courts
As far as I know, legal adoption is the only thing that can change a minor child's last name. It will cost in legal fees though if it is contested.
yes, i believe so. If the father gives permission for the child to change the last name.
You will need to go to your local SSI office in order to change your child last name legally, you will also need to call all information that are in your child name.
For a name change you need to check the local probate and family court to see if a name change was requested and allowed by the court. A name change will not be reflected on the child's birth certificate.
Yes, a mother can legally change her child's last name through a court process known as a name change petition. This typically involves filing paperwork, providing a valid reason for the change, and obtaining approval from a judge.
Not unless he is the legal guardian.
No it may not be possible to do that.