Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Baby's last name

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The name would have been given at birth to the child. If the mother is now trying to change the name, a court would not allow it to be changed. If the name was agreed to at birth, then the father does not have any reason to complain now. Generally, a court will require a mother to use the father's last name for the name of the child absent showing of extreme good cause why it should not be used.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.