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    Sep 15, 2010, 06:26 PM
    Changing a name
    My son's father signed the birth certificate and acknowledgement of paternity with my son having my last name. Now, 4 years later, he wants my son to have his last name. Can he do that or how can I prevent that?
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    Sep 15, 2010, 06:33 PM

    He cannot in NY - where are you?
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    Sep 15, 2010, 06:37 PM
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    Texas.
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    Sep 15, 2010, 06:48 PM

    He can try but normally it will require both parents to do a name change.
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