2006-07-28 11:20:22 · 27 answers · asked by dookiebirdjb 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
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2006-07-28 12:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by xbxLv_THISGUY 323 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's a decision that can only be made by the father because when the father signs the birth certificate that means that he's acknowledging that the child is his and when giving the child the last name he's basically sealing the acknowledgment.I do only recommend that guys do that once they have a blood test done to establish paternity because once you sign that birth certificate it's hard to prove to Child Support that it was a mistake.
2006-07-28 11:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a choice left to the parents. There aren't really any state laws that determine what name a child is given. Both parents should discuss which name they wish for the child to have. If the father is not involved in the child's life then the mother should chose the name she feels is most appropriate.
2006-07-28 11:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Erin S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 6 month old son! I am not married, but I gave him my boyfriend's last name! In my opinion, if you strongly think that he won't stay with you and you don't think he loves you, then no, I wouldn't! But if he will, then yes! But just remember as long as his last name is on the birth certificate-he can try and take the baby from you, but if it isn't then he has to prove that he actually is the father of the baby! Which costs lots of money these days!
2006-07-28 11:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon where you live and what the laws are. I know in Texas if you have a baby but aren't married that you actually have to go to court to get it okayed for the baby's Dad to be on the birth certificate. And it's also up to you. If the dad is being supportive to you and want's to be in the kid's life, then you decide if you want the baby to have his last name. If you are doing this all on your own, give the baby your last name. Good Luck.
2006-07-28 11:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It aslo depends on the laws of the state where the baby is born. Some states don't allow the baby to be given the father's name without proof of paternity or with a marriage license.
2006-07-28 11:24:54 · answer #6 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is up to the mother and what she wants. She may not want the baby to have the fathers name. So I would ask at the hospital the baby is being born at and see what the law is they will know.
If its like in Illinois its up to the mother.
2006-07-28 11:25:54 · answer #7 · answered by cowboyretta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 kids. I was not married when my oldest and my youngest were born. I gave my oldest daughter my last name, cause her father was being an ***...but we reconciled and now I wish I had given her his last name..however, she likes her last name and knows why it is different than her brother's and she is fine with it. With my youngest, I gave her the father's last name since I knew he wasn't going anywhere....and now that we are married, we all have the same last name like it should be.
however, one key point...are you putting the name on the Birth Certificate? If you decide NOT to put his name on the certificate, do not put unknown, put withheld...this way if things are better later and you want to change the baby's name, you can do it without paternity tests (if he signs acknowledgment) and without going to court. Of course this depends on what state you live in, but it was advice given to me, and it was good advice.
2006-07-28 11:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by Bellatrix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends. If the couple isn't married because the woman wants to, but the man is putting her off and giving excuses, then there's no way in hell that baby should have his last name. If it's the other way around and the guy wants to get married but the woman doesn't, then I think the baby should have his last name.
2006-07-28 15:12:51 · answer #9 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It' a personal choice. my bf and I just had a baby boy a couple months ago, but there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted our son to carry his last name. They both deserve it. My bf is a great father and just because we're not married right now doesn't mean he can't legally aknowlegde his son. The decision is yours. If the dad's in the pic and wants to be in the picture then maybe it would be a good thing. But if not, then by all means he should carry your name. good luck to you and your baby!
2006-07-28 11:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by skittl3s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! If you get married later, then change it. I made that mistake and now I can't stand the guy and I am happily married in a new family and can't change my son's name without his permission. So give the baby your name! But, put him on the birth certificate as the father so that if anything does happen, you can take him to court to get child support. Protect yourself and your child!
2006-07-28 11:30:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋