Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

what rights do a single new mom have to new born last name


Asked on 8/20/09, 6:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

The mother can name the baby with her last name or the father's. If the father disagrees, he can file a paternity suit (or, in many counties, a "disestablishment of paternity" suit) asking that the name be changed. Then it's up to the judge.

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Answered on 8/21/09, 11:06 am


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