can the mother change the babies last name without the fathers contsent
2006-10-08 13:52:09 · 5 answers · asked by charod06 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, the mother must have the approval of the father unless he has commited a felony or disowned the child.
2006-10-08 13:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Tiny Dancer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you used the father's last name as the babies on the birth certificate, then no. You have to get a Court Order allowing the name change. Call a family court lawyer and they can give you the specifics for your state.
2006-10-08 13:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of 3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not if he is on the Birth Certificate! The court can change it without his consent, but there better be a good reason! Usually names are changed when deadbeat dad takes off, his rights are terminated and a new birth certificate is issued! Or he is convicted of some heinous crime!
2006-10-08 13:54:25 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only through adoption.
And if the father cannot be found.
2006-10-08 13:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by Common Sense 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that yuo couldnt but im not completely sure
2006-10-08 13:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by what?! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋