How do I get my surname as a father on my child when the mother doesn't want it

m_s119 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Feb 1, 2011, 03:37 PM

How do I get my surname as a father on my child when the mother doesn't want it

AK lawyer Posts: 12,592, Reputation: 977

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Feb 1, 2011, 04:39 PM

Is there a custody and support order in place? If not, that process is where you would ask.

ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056

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Feb 1, 2011, 04:46 PM

By getting a court to order.

cdad Posts: 12,700, Reputation: 1438

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Feb 1, 2011, 06:48 PM

How old is the child?

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