Can a minor still carry the divorced dad's last name?
114719
The father is still the father.  The minor keeps his father's name and the step father cannot adopt the child unless the father gives up (or is ordered by the court to give up) his parental rights.
580406
You do need to contact a lawyer immediately. They should request to appear before the judge in motions court.  I don't think that a name change can happen without your consent.  I live in PA, if a parent tries to move a child out of state, they forfeit their custody rights. I don't think it will happen, but you need to be proactive. Once it is done, it may be hard to reverse it.
1114759
MOST STATES HAVE LEGAL AIDE SERVICES THAT CAN HELP.IF THERES LIKELY TO BE A CUSTODY FIGHT I STRONGLY SUGGEST HAVING AN ATTORNEY. ALSO SECURE THE CHILDS RESIDENCE BEFORE HAND.....SUCH AS MAKE CERTAIN THE DADS RESIDENCE IS LISTED ON ALL PAPERWORK,SUCH AS SCHOOL OR DAYCARE RECORDS ETC...HE NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO PROVE THE CHILD HAS BEEN IN HIS CUSTODY. DIVORCE CAN BE VERY UGLY,ESPECIALLY WHERE KIDS ARE CONCERNED.I WOULD DEFINATELY SEEK ADVICE FROM THE LOCAL FAMILY COURT OR DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE BEFORE TIPPING MY HAND.
1002421
First call your county clerks office and ask about your states laws on legitimation rights. When my 17 yr old son was born, I was a single mom. His dad and I had split when I found out I was pregnant and he moved away. So I gave my baby my last name instead of his. When my son was 4 mos old he came back home and upon finding out he was a father wanted to reconcile our relationship. When our baby was 8 mos old we were married. We went to our County clerks office and obtained a legitamation form. It's a simple form that both parents fill out (you do not have to be married), sign it (both parent's) before a notary public, and send it in to have your child's last name changed to the father's. There is a small fee, in 1990 it was $20. When the process is completed all records of your child being born with your last name are sealed, and a new Birth Cert is issued to you. It is a good thing to do because unfortunately my husband was killed 6 mos later in a car accident, having this process completed helped me to recieve his Soc Sec benefits. Without this I would have had no way of proving his paternity without paying $10,000(+ or -) in legal fees to have my husband exhumed and dna tests ran. I'll see if I can find out any more info for your states paternity laws and get back with ya. Let me know how it turns out. GOOD LUCK!!
67416
California: If either the bride or groom is under 18, at least one of the minor's parents, or legal guardian, must appear with the couple. Certified copies of birth certificates are required. The couple must also schedule an appointment with a counselor and then appear before a superior court judge. \n\nPENAL CODE \nSECTION 261-269
510100
Yes, you are not required to take your husband's last name.  You can take your husbands last name, but you don't have to.
257047
Your daughter has the right to know her father. You didn't make her yourself. It doesn't matter that her father has a new family, your daughter still has his blood either way.\n\nThings like this happen everyday, it's not that uncommon anymore.
921834
If she is on public assistance she may have been 'forced' to name the possible father(s).  Or maybe the 13 year old child is starting to ask those questions...  \n\nIf he cooperates and goes through the support agency, chances are it will NOT go back to the day the child was born.  \n\nI also found this "In public assistance cases for one year prior to the date of the filing of the petition or complaint in California. (Family Code § 17402) In non-public assistance cases, retroactive to the date of filing the petition, complaint, or other initial pleading. (Family Code § 4009)"
664085
Oh that wouldnt be the end...First  miss thang...there is DNA test and courts of law...second with youre sparkleing personality I'm sure the hell dished out went both ways third ... how in the hell do you do that to your child it definitely shows that the conflict is your fault sister...but its no problem really he will just take your ass to court and get custody...been there and done that. Talk to my ex she thoght it was cute to give my daughter a different name now I have custody and she pays support. court agreed to a name change. no problem.
718084
Why not see if you can get a free consultation with a lawyer or someone who can look over the papers and tell you what they mean.  It seems that if a parent didn't want visitation, they wouldn't be able to force it.  I mean, how would it be in the best interest of the child to send them to spend time with someone who wants nothing to do with them?  It wouldn't be doing the father or the child any good.  They shouldn't be concerned, especially if he is paying support and not causing any trouble with the girl and her mother.
579805
If the step-father's name is on the child's birth certificate, it will be hard to get out of paying child support.  A good lawyer might be able to help?  I do not think it's fair that the step-father cannot even see the child, and still have to pay child support (unless the step father abused anyone in the family).\n\nThe biological father should be taking care of his child--especially if he's in the picture again.
727981
well, you don't have to go by the junior, that's your choice, but he is still junior, even if the senior is dead. Just because he died, doesn't mean that your name changes, and it doesn't mean that he never existed. If your writing stuff on legal forms, keep the junior. You don't have to tell people your name is John Doe Jr., it's really up to you.
191448
In most cases both parents have to agree to the name change.  There are exceptions (see source).
570525
yes you can only if the real father says yes but if the father is dead, missing,or deamed by the couts that the father is  in the a mentle state the it is in the best intrest for the child to adoped by the new dad and that you have been married for a year
911952
I would contact the US Passport Agency on that one.  My initial thought would be for you to sign them with your name as the parent of a minor.  However, the rules could be different.  I would also suggest that whenever you travel with them, bring certified copies of each birth certificate.
143540
If he is the father you can't have the birth certificate removed.  I believe that if you get a court to grant you full custody of the child, the father will no longer be able to claim the child on his taxes as a dependant.
405716
to be honest w/ you. the best thing to do is just move away and live some where else due to his threats. he maybe trying to scare you. but you can never be sure. as far as his last name. you can use yours. but be warned if you take him to court over child support. the judge may order the name changed to his if the father ask for it.but as far as his family there. you have the right to say who is allowed in there. you don't have to allow his family there if you don't want them there.