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ladieluck
Jul 29, 2009, 04:43 AM
I live in NEW YORK STATE. My son presently has his fathers last name. He did sign the birth certificate and the acknowlegement of paternity. We are absolutely NOT on speaking terms. However, through court order, he has visitation and Child support obligations.

I would like to hyphenate the baby's last name to include my name.

Am I able to do this without a problem?
this8384
Jul 29, 2009, 05:56 AM
Do you have sole custody or share joint custody with the father? Does the father object to the name change?
stevetcg
Jul 29, 2009, 05:57 AM
You will need his consent. If you have it, no problem.
califdadof3
Jul 29, 2009, 12:24 PM
You can call the child what you like but when it comes to legal documents you need to follow whats on the birth certificate.