Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

I'm divorced and legally went back to my maiden name. I'm pregnant with another mans child but he will not be involved with the baby and I've decided not to list a father on the birth certificate. My question is, can I give this baby my ex husbands last name so he has the same last name as my other children? I live in Utah.


Asked on 8/12/12, 4:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cory Wall Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Yes, you may give the child whatever last name you choose. However, if the father chooses to file a paternity case he may ask the court to change the child's surname to his own.

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Answered on 8/19/12, 4:30 am


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