I was going through a divorce and started dating someone. One thing led to another and she got pregnant. Before my divorce was final, she had the baby. I signed a Affidavit of Peternity at the hospital and a notary signed and stamped it. The mother and I had a falling out so she called the hospital and had my daughters last name changed to her last name. The hospital did not notify me or ask me. this is in Kentucky. What legal rights do I have?
2006-08-10 00:50:32 · 18 answers · asked by The Answer Guy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You don't have any legal rights in naming the baby. Because she had the baby, she isn't required to list your name on the birth certificate, and because she's not married to you, she has no obligation to use your last name for her child.
2006-08-10 01:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was your name on your daughter's birth certificate as her father?
Do you have any share of custody of her?
Do you have parental rights?
If so, most states are required to have the permission of both parents. Have you inquired at the hospital yet as to why they did this without your participation?
The simplest answer would seem to be to invest $50 (or whatever amount is typical in your area) to talk with a lawyer for 20 minutes and get an official and professional opinion from someone that most certainly would know the correct answer.
2006-08-10 01:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't really know what your rights are in Kentucky. In Canada, if the parents disagree on the last name of the baby, the baby is automatically given the last names of both parents, hyphenated and in alphabetical order, ie. Jane Doe and John Dear have a baby, Julie. Jane wants the last name as Doe and John wants the last name as Dear. The father or mother state they don't agree with the other parent's choice of surname and the baby is then given the name Julie Dear-Doe.
Here's a good website to find information and support groups for father's rights, though. Good luck to you.
2006-08-10 01:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by auld mom 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In Georgia, my cousin changed her son's name from that of the father to her last name. The father was pretty much out of the picture at that point, but they had to come to an agreement that she could no longer expect child support if she changed it but that he also no longer had any parental rights or visitation. But he didn't want anything to do with the kid. Not sure how it works in Kentucky.
2006-08-10 01:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in my state the hospital gives the baby the mothers last name if the parents are not married i would be asking about a dna test to prove you are the father that might give you a stronger chance in getting rights but be ready to honor all the responsibilities that go with that namely child support and visitation,being a parent is more then a last name
2006-08-10 01:01:58 · answer #5 · answered by patbgone 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
she will be in a position to might want to pass to courtroom and social safe practices to do it. out of your description of her, i must be very shocked if she particularly receives off her butt to tug all of us into courtroom. of route, she is purely attempting to reason your brother as a lot soreness as accessible. if your brother wouldn't have a previous, why hasn't he sought criminal custody of the newborn? i wager she has criminal custody? the in hardship-free words component that i can see her doing is purely "calling" the boy with the aid of a countless very last call. that isn't particularly unlawful, till the newborn is asserted on taxes. i think on your brother's soreness. I hate at the same time as human beings are purely so stupidly trivial and spiteful. that isn't straightforward to the baby. She is making use of that infant as a pawn. i comprehend we're not all ideal, yet children favor a spoil and the affection of both mothers and fathers. purely relax assure your brother and tell him that he's the daddy (the daddy) and that he will continually be the dad. whatever.
2016-11-29 20:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by gilma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay I asked some questions. You would have to proof that you were the father. that means that you would have to take a paternity test. the mother has the right to name the baby anything she wants. So get the paternity test if you want the baby to have you last name.
hope this helps
2006-08-10 01:24:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would have to be changed through the registry. Since you are the father and are listed as such you should be able to get a copy of the certificate. Best bet would be to contact a lawyer in your state and find out what they say.
2006-08-10 01:03:42 · answer #8 · answered by Ericka K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest you contact a lawyer about your legal rights. You'll probably need a paternity test. That would be the best thing to do. Then she cannot keep changing her mind and you can obtain your rights as a father to her.
2006-08-10 01:02:03 · answer #9 · answered by lifes_heart 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your not married she doesn't have to get the baby your last name. I had a friend that gave her daughter her last name instead of the father's.
2006-08-10 04:29:33 · answer #10 · answered by crevels23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋