No, a baby does not have to have the father's last name. Parents can choose any last name for their child, regardless of the father's name.
usually it the fathers last name
Yes, i don't see why it wouldn't be. In tradition the baby is to have the fathers name though, for in the old days the male of the house "owned" the child.
Nothing will happen to your baby, your baby will just be a bastard.
Sure, hyphenated last names are becoming very common.WHICH ONE IS THE TRUE LAST NAME
It depends. Probably the moms. However, it's up to the parents. You do have a choose but often the child gets the fathers last name if he is on the birth certificate. Think of your baby and relationship with the father. Are you still together? Will the baby have a part in its fathers life? If the answer is yes I would suggest giving the child the privilege of having their fathers last name. You could also hyphen if you wanted to...
If the DNA of the father matches the baby, they have rights and responsiblities whether they have the same last name or not. The court system will agree with this also.
A mother can bestow any name she likes.
You dont have to do anything if you dont wanna do it
Nope, only if you are married to him
That depends on the relationship you have with the father. You can always give the baby your last name. If you intend on asking the father for financial help and to be active in the child's life, then consider giving the child the fathers last name. you can give the baby whatever name you want
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Get a good family law lawyer.