Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Surname

Does a single mother have the authority to legally change the surname of a child out of wedlock, to the biological fathers name without his permission.


Asked on 5/11/05, 5:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phroska L. McAlister PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER

Re: Surname

If a child carries his "father's" name on his birth certificate, it may NOT be changed w/o Notice to and (usually) consent of the "father," if the child is under age.

It does not matter whether the parents were ever married.

Good luck,

Phroska L. McAlister,ESQ

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Answered on 5/11/05, 6:22 pm


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