He was abusive to me and I have moved to another state. There is no contact at all
2007-12-07 13:31:37 · 9 answers · asked by Pam 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
See a judge about a legal name change. There are some forms, a fee.... and a waiting period... then, Voila'! Name changed.
2007-12-07 13:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local court where you obtain a copy of your birth certificate and they can tell you everything you need to know. I'm not married and both my kids have my last name. There is no law that says the child has to take on the man's last name, even if he signs the birth certificate. Get the name change, but you will have to deal with the "where is my daddy question" down the road even if you do change your child's last name
2007-12-07 14:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by Redcianna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just need to apply to the births deaths and marriages registry (if in australia), fill in the forms and pay the fee. You will be issued with a new birth certificate and change of name certificate. Because his name is not on the birth certificate, there should be no problems.
2007-12-07 13:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the fathers name is not on the certificate and yours is the only name on it then legally the childs name is yours already.
2007-12-07 13:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mel Kiper Jr. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the superior court in your area and ask the procedure for a name change for a minor. Make sure you tell them you don't want it published because you are a survivor of spousal abuse.
2007-12-07 13:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry! i know that's hard to go through, but the legal process should be a piece of cake, since he's not listed as her father.
2007-12-07 16:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people change there name all the time. The people at your nearest court house could probably tell you the proper procedure.
2007-12-07 13:42:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the state you live in - but you will have to file legal paper to "amend" her birth cert.
best wishes . . . this is a smart thing to do.
2007-12-07 14:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by Reese's Mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your asking if we think it's OK for you to do, than I say ABSOLUTELY!!!
GO CHANGE THAT NAME!!!
2007-12-07 13:35:59 · answer #9 · answered by Mamma of 3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋