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squiros
May 29, 2014, 11:42 PM
Can I add my last name to my 6 year old if I never was married to the father?

J_9
May 29, 2014, 11:44 PM
Please clarify your question. Did you give the child the father's last name? If so, why are you trying to change it?

ScottGem
May 30, 2014, 04:29 AM
You give a child their name when the birth certificate is completed and filed. If you want to change the name, either completely or by adding a hyphenated second surname, this requires a court order. Both legal parents usually will need to agree to the change.

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