Legal Question in Family Law in New York

naming a child born out of wedlock

If a child is born to parents who are not married and not together, does the biological father have any legal rights in terms of his child taking his last name? Also, does the biological father have any way to insure that he has equal influence in selecting the first name of the child?


Asked on 2/01/08, 8:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: naming a child born out of wedlock

No if a child is born out of wedlock the mother has naming rights.

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Answered on 2/02/08, 2:21 am
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: naming a child born out of wedlock

No if a child is born out of wedlock the mother has naming rights.

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Answered on 2/02/08, 2:21 am


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