Legal Question in Securities Law in Pennsylvania

Re: last name of ex-wife's baby

That's a really good question. Unfortunately, however, I am a securities lawyer and have not a clue as to the answer. You need to speak with a family lawyer. I do remember when my son was born and they let my wife fill out his birth records. As I remember it, she could have put down just about any last or first name she wanted on the form, and of course, it was up to her to say who was the father. The ex-wife can fill out the form using your hubby's name (which is her name by marriage) and when City Hall issues the birth certificate and social security under that name: Wa-la! Poof! Kid now has hubby's name. So if you are really concerned, check with the local issuing authority. (City, town, ask hospital who issues Birth Certificates), and then check with a clerk in that office as to who supplies this information and what do they accept for names. Tell them you and your husband are having a disagreement over naming your perspective child "moon unit." You think you have won the argument, because despite what he says, you are writing this on the birth certificate application materials. Who is right?