Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
childs name change
if i were to change my sons name to my last name, would his father still be responsible and would my son still receive any benefits from his fathet, we were never married he has not had contact with my son since he was less tha a year old and he is almost 4 now
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: childs name change
Merely changing a child's last name does not affect any other rights/obligations, such as child support. Of course, the father must be giving notice of the name change action, and he will have an opportunity to contest it.
These are complex issues, and it is important that they be handled correctly. Therefore, it is important that you consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to you based on the facts of your particular case.
If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.
Ben Stevens
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