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    ladieluck Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 29, 2009, 05:43 AM
    I want to hyphenate my 8 month old last name
    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?
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    Jul 29, 2009, 06:56 AM

    Do you have sole custody or share joint custody with the father? Does the father object to the name change?
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    Jul 29, 2009, 06:57 AM

    You will need his consent. If you have it, no problem.
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    Jul 29, 2009, 01:24 PM

    You can call the child what you like but when it comes to legal documents you need to follow what's on the birth certificate.
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