Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

my daughter is expecting a baby and is not marrie, when the child is born, whose name goes on the birth certificate...her last name or the fathers. i want to protect her in the future if he leaves and she needs child suport. thank you.


Asked on 5/06/10, 11:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Klauber Klauber & Klauber, LLP

It does not matter whose last name she gives the child, but she needs to make sure she names the child's father on the birth certificate for child support purposes in the future. If you have any additional questions, please contact me at 732-663-1500.

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Answered on 5/13/10, 9:09 am


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