2007-01-17 11:38:59 · 9 answers · asked by ainsley h 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yes, if the father is dead or at least acts like it
2007-01-17 11:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by monetspicasso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unless the father is dead or abandoned the children and cant be reached. As long as he is upholding his end of the court order you cant without his permission. Why would you anyway? You cant turn a child into someone else just because you want to.
2007-01-17 19:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to unless the father is a criminal or deadbeat? You should consult a lawyer but don't do this unless it is what I mentioned above otherwise it isnt fair to the kids just because you want to change their name-they may never forgive you for this.
2007-01-17 19:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you must petition the court first. A judge will decide. You have to have a really good reason why. My petition was denied, but luckily my son's biological father agreed to let my husband adopt him.
2007-01-17 19:43:42 · answer #4 · answered by alessa_sunderland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is named as the father on the birth certificate, then no, she should not be allowed to. It would depend on the circumstances.
2007-01-17 19:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by jammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it varies state to state. My mother did it with my name, although she just swapped my first and middle names.
2007-01-17 19:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by elistariel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U could if his signature is not on the original birth ceritficate
2007-01-17 19:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by nitenurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if he is willing to,, or if he's dead
2007-01-17 19:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by bill_ray56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no .............not legally
2007-01-17 19:52:44 · answer #9 · answered by ladybug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋