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srieinstein
Aug 27, 2009, 09:56 PM
I got married in the year 2006.I gave birth to a female child in the year 2007.after that I got separated from my husband.now my question is , while admiting my daughter in school is it compulsory to give my husband's name compulsory?now the divorce case is in the court.can I change the name of my daughter's name in her birth certificate?

mpolo
Aug 27, 2009, 11:32 PM
Yes you can - what state are you located? You should do it now.

stevetcg
Aug 28, 2009, 04:59 AM
The first question is will the father consent to the change?

ScottGem
Aug 28, 2009, 06:37 AM
Your husband is the legal father. As such he has rights concerning his child. You cannot change the birth certificate without his agreement or a court order. And the courts are not likely to grant it without his agreement.

It is not compulsory to give your husband's name, but it is compulsory to submit a birth certificate. You can explain to the school that you are involved in a divorce and you would prefer the child uses your maiden name whenever a legal name is not required.

cdad
Aug 28, 2009, 01:42 PM
The courts would never allow it at this time. You can't change names while your in court and going through divorce and custody issues with your ex. And if you don't put him on as a contact then it only shows your not willing to participate as a parent. That can go against you rather quickly.