Legal Question in Family Law in California
Paternity Rights
What do I have to do to have my child's last name changed to my husband's, and give him full paternity rights, removing them from the biological father?
Asked on 10/19/04, 11:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Paternity Rights
The bio father's rights would have to be terminated either by his signing a document terminating his rights or a court order. Then he would have to adopt the child.
Answered on 10/20/04, 9:24 pm