The father of my child and I are not married. I was wondering what would be the normal case for a the last name of a child whose born in Quebec. Would she regularly get the father's last name after birth? (even though we are not married) or is it optional?
2007-09-05 21:24:45 · 15 answers · asked by Neda La 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think that's completely up to the parents. Usually the child always takes the father's name, married or not, but in some cases (sounds like yours) It can go differently. Ask a local attorney, they should be able to help you out.
2007-09-09 20:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by olschoolmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Iran and law is different ,I guess,and here baby gets the father's last name even the parents are married or no, but if the momma don't wanna the baby to get father's last name law allows her to choose her family name as baby's last name.
I think this law is same as some other place too, I don't know Quebec has the same law or no.
2007-09-05 21:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by Sara 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i had my 2 children 1 of each they both took on there Fathers surname even though we where not married. now i am pregnant with are 3rd this one will have both are surnames due to us getting married last year. where do you see your self in the relationship? do you think it will lead to marriage one day? is the dad going to be a true father? does he deserve to have the privilege of his child carrying his surname if you are still unsure then why not use both surnames. your babies name is your choice talk to the father see if you can choose a name together after all the child was created by you both.
2007-09-05 22:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by sara d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well here in America it's optional. Tradition says the child should have it's father's last name and it shouldn't be changed even if the child's father isn't in it's life and the child's mother gets remarried.
2007-09-06 06:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is optional, however I recommend using your last name. Since you aren't married, there is no promise that you will remain together, and I just personally feel that it would be easier for the child to have your last name if you were to split up. I gave my daughter her father's last name and regret it to the fullest.
2007-09-06 03:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by silly_me_666 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if ur not married u can name the child anything u want..lol ur last name or the fathers, heck u can even give him john doe name if u want... some ppl are starting to give their child their mothers maiden name
2007-09-06 02:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by kitttkat2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can still give the child his/her father's last name.
2007-09-06 02:33:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It IS optional, you can put whoever you want for the last name. It makes more sense putting the fathers name if you intend to stay with him.
2007-09-05 21:34:42 · answer #8 · answered by Jambo 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the parents are not married you have not a formal evidence that your child is the son of him (your bf).So it is better if you get msarried with him and you can put his family name after the name of your son.But if you want to put it without married you must put your own family name or your own name.In the holy Qur'an Surah 3 Ali Imran family verse 45 Gabriel angel told Maryam (Mary) the daughter of Imran prophet that she will get pregnant and the son will be named Isa Almaseh (Jesus) ibnu (the son of) Maryam.So Isa Almaseh (Jesus)was the grandchild of Imran prophet but Gabriel did not told Maryam that his son's name Isa Almaseh bin Imran.,the family name of the mother.
2007-09-05 22:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its really optional, i gave my daughter her fathers last name and we are not married either.
2007-09-06 02:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by sarah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋