Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Naming a Child
I would like to hyphen my newborns last name with my boyfriends name. He is not the biological father though. I feel since the childs last name will still end in mine that I should have no problem with this. I want to know if the biological father can stop me from doing so.
Asked on 6/19/06, 12:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Phroska L. McAlister
PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER
Re: Naming a Child
A Natural Father CAN insist upon USE of his surname on his child's birth certificate; and on every other legal document, record, including but not limited to school records, church records, medical records, etc..
Even thinking about "picking" a surname for your child, for any reason; or Use of any surname (for your child) but YOUR "actual" legal surname or the natural father's surname, is looking for trouble.
Good luck,
Answered on 6/19/06, 7:32 pm
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