Legal Question in Family Law in California
last name on birth certificate
What legal responsibilities will I have if I put my last name on a birth certificate of a newborn that is not my child?
Asked on 12/19/03, 1:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Levy, Esq.
Law Office of Brian Don Levy
Reply: last name on birth certificate
In my opinion, you run the risk of being asked to pay or Ordered to pay child support for 18 years. You may regret the decision later in life.
Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.com
Answered on 12/19/03, 10:42 am