first of all you just need to walk or drive your butt down to the hospital (with the dad of course) force the dad to sign the paper and change the last name but it would probably be easier to take his butt to court ! ;)
up until the child is one year of age it is free to change the child's name first last and middle i did! after a year there is a fee depending on where you live but all you need to do is go to your local health department and go to public records and change his name you are his mother remember to bring identification with you
If you and the mother are in conflict, it will require a court order. If you're not married to the mother, you have no legal right to the child either way. see link
Change it to what? Are you planning to commit paternity fraud?
Even if he did, and the parents are not married, he has no legal say in the matter until ruled on by a court.
It's legal, but should be done through the courts.
Happens a lot more then people think.
I know that in the state of pennsylvania, the father must be present to sign the babies birth certificate in order for the baby to have the fathers last name.
This should be part of your will.
No. However, if the alleged father has signed the birth certificate, he is acknowledging that the child is his. There are steps to take in order to be taken off of the birth certificate and relieved of the obligation of child support, including a paternity test and an amendment to the birth certificate.
You can put another man's name on the certificate, however if you are trying to collect child support from this man he has the option to prove that it is not his biological child with a DNA test. He however only has a limited window to have a test done, failure to take the test and prove that he isn't the father by default means he accepts the charge of being the father paying child support.
By court order, he can, if he's under a child support order.
The mother can sign her name, not the father's name.
Yes, but it grants him no rights see link below
I know that in the state of pennsylvania, the father must be present to sign the babies birth certificate in order for the baby to have the fathers last name.
UK AnswerOnly if the parents are married. US AnswerNo signature by a second party is considered legitimate. For those who are infirm or illiterate, an "X" in the person's hand (foot or mouth) must be attested by one or more witnesses.
In Illinois in 1971, the mother of the child could put anyone's name on the birth certificate as the father. In this connection, the critical document is the acknowledgment of paternity, which is now required to add a man's name to the birth certificate.
If your present Birth Certificate has got your Biological father's name registered then this will cause complications in having that "FACT" removed.On the other hand,if his name was not on the Birth Certificate..then you may make an application with the Registrar of Births at your local registry office to have your step father's name put on your Birth certificate..however..it is unlikely that the Registrar will agree to this. Further, in the event your biological father decides to contest the paternity..this will cause complications for all.Also...what happens if your stepfather splits with you..and your mother re-marries?I think it makes no difference if your biological father's name remains on the Certificate..as he is your Biological father!Take Advice from a local lawyer or the CAB,However!
When someone is "not present," they were not there to witness the birth. It could also refer to a parent who was not legally involved in the birth (such as a father who did not acknowledge paternity).
He doesn't have to adopt the baby. He's already the legal father.
This should be part of your will.
In Utah, if father isn't present at the birth of child, a paternity test has to be performed in order to list him on birth certificate.
No. However, if the alleged father has signed the birth certificate, he is acknowledging that the child is his. There are steps to take in order to be taken off of the birth certificate and relieved of the obligation of child support, including a paternity test and an amendment to the birth certificate.
No you do not. Many states actually do not put the father on the Birth Certificate unless specifically asked to. You may however, in the process of getting assistance be required to name who the father is. This is so the state can start legal proceedings against him for child support.