Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

last name change for child

when my son was born i was not there to fill out the birth cirtifacate. therefore his last name is not mine (the father) i now have been trying to figure out how to get me on the birth cirtifacate and his last name mine!!!


Asked on 11/09/05, 4:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: last name change for child

If you are not married to the child's mother, you will need to file a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship. Once the court enters the order, it will cover visitation, custody, child support and name change if needed. This is a fairly complex area of law, and I recommend you contact an attorney in your area and see what your options are, and how cooperative the mother of the child will be. TCL

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Answered on 11/09/05, 4:55 pm


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