Yes, a child can take the mother's last name instead of the father's last name. This is known as a maternal surname or a double-barrelled surname.
no difference. the law doesn't take into account the name of the child.
A mother should give the child the name that will be of the most benefit to the future of the child. Sometimes it is best for the child to have their mothers last name even if the couple is together. I knew an unwed mother who gave her son her grandfather's last name because she saw it as a way to continue the last name of the last good man she knew in a child who could use a chance at a new life. All options should be in the table.
If your mother has already got married in her life and changed her last name, if the proper dad didn't turn up to get the child registered then the child would take her mother's maiden name because the last name she has isn't her proper name for the child.
i think the birth mothers where there to take care of a biological mothers child to help out
probably not since he is not taking responsibility so why would you even want to use his last name. I think you should use yours then later on if he decides to be man and take on his child then you can change the baby's last name.
Yes the child can take the last name of the father however be aware that doing so in some states constitutes common law marriage http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common-law_marriage_in_the_United_States
Whatever last name the mother chooses. Foe example, my parents are not married and my mom chose to give me my father's last name, (since SHE was the one who just gave birth the mom gets the ultimate decision). However, I have a cousin that gave her child her last name instead. If the father wants to give the child his last name, he can petition it to the court, and the judge will decide. I know this is a fact in Missouri!
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.
NO. In most states the father of the child must be present at the time of birth to sign the birth certificate as the father of the child. It could, in reality, be any man who would be willing to take legal responsibility for the unborn child. A child will only automatically get the father's name if the two parents are married. Even if the father pays child support, the mother is not obigated to change the child's last name to that of the father.
YES
In the US, one may take any last name. However, if it's different than the one on the birth certificate, it should be confirmed by court order.
If an unmarried woman gives birth in North Carolina, the newborn is given her last name if the father is not present. The father of the child must sign the birth certificate in order for the child to be given his last name.