Legal Question in Family Law in New York
rights of illegitimate children
I am Belgian, he is Moroccan married
to a Spanyard and living in France.
We live in New York. We plan on
having a child. What is the law
applicable knowing that the child will
be born in New York? What are the
child rights in terms of name and
inheritance?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: rights of illegitimate children
In NY, custody of a child is determined in accordance with the child's best interests. The birthmother will be asked in the hospital for the baby's name to be placed on the birth certificate. However, the father may petition to change the baby's name to include his own under certain circumstances. The child will inherit from his/her parents only if made a beneficiary in a valid will or pursuant to intestate succession. Feel free to call my office to discuss your particular concerns in further detail. Good luck.
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