Legal Question in Administrative Law in California
giving surnames at birth
when a child is born is it legal to give it a sur name that is different
than both parents?
Asked on 1/20/06, 8:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: giving surnames at birth
Legally you can, but why would you want to inflict psychological injury on a child in this manner? Is this an expression of your vindictiveness towards the child's father?
Answered on 1/20/06, 8:48 pm