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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.

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After baby born who name is pick not married?

usually it the fathers last name


Is it LEGAL to give a baby a last name that is neither the mothers OR fathers last name just a random last name is this possible?

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.


What can happen to my baby if i give it the fathers last name and we're not married?

Nothing will happen to your baby, your baby will just be a bastard.


Can the baby have mother and fathers last name?

Sure, hyphenated last names are becoming very common.WHICH ONE IS THE TRUE LAST NAME


What last name to give to a teen's baby?

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...


Do fathers have rights if baby's last name is different?

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.


Can a fifteen year old give baby fathers last name?

A mother can bestow any name she likes.


When married do you have to give baby his fathers last name in tx?

You dont have to do anything if you dont wanna do it


In Pennsylvania is the unwed mother required to use the fathers last name for the baby?

Nope, only if you are married to him


If you are no longer with the father should you still give the baby his last name?

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


Will medicaid pay for childbirth if the baby has the father's last name i am 17 and i want my baby to have her fathers last name but we can't pay for the hospital bill and we are not married.?

I'm 20 with the same question . && do in 2 weeks ..


What should be the fathers first move if Mother and father are not married but baby has fathers last name mother left baby with her mother grandmother is willing to help father gain full custody?

Get a good family law lawyer.

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