Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa

Can I legally change my daughters last name to my new married name if her biological father is not on her birth certificate and no paternity test has been taken?


Asked on 2/23/16, 11:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

How old is the child? Is there a person named as father on the birth certificate? Is there anyone acting as father or who could be expected to assert parental rights? Is there a custody and support order in place? These questions at a minimum must be answered before you even think about changing the child's name.

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Answered on 2/24/16, 6:11 am


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