Would a name change by a father affect tne name of his child/children.?
346372
Not unless \n1. He hasn't given his children a legal name yet. \n2. His children chose to legally change thier names to thier fathers new name.
1003615
Shouldn't. I lived with my husband for almost 2 yrs. before we got married. Only thing that's changed is I carriy his name. We just celebrated our 30th anniversary 6/4. The only thing different is a piece of paper! Why should that change a damn thing? However you do have to work at a marriage it's not easy and some people aren't willing to do the work. Other than that I don't know what else to tell you!
663176
Why on earth should what your Ex Wife does with her life affect what you provide for your child??Her remarrying does not change that you are that child's Father.
978771
Yes, just pay £25 and get your name changed to whatever you wish. They will send you the document and you will need to keep them safe. However, the name in your birth certificate will remain unchanged.
219796
My husband is a II instead of a Jr.  His parents hated the junior thing, but liked his dad's name.  It's not that common in the states though, on his driver's license it's typoed as 2nd.
504344
Why would you need to change the name?  And they run SSN's, so regardless of the name, they will know who the child is...
762777
Not if you also changed your name.\n\nYou can't do it.  Try it.\n\nHolly, we've been telling him this.  I think he is giving Y the old flip-off.
986840
Hypothetically speaking, that depends, if the father was absent or present for that matter, and the mother put his name down on the BC, then, no.  If the mother was smart and only put her name on the BC, go for it.  \n(This is not legal advice, please consult a lawyer concerning laws in your area.)\nGood luck!
507126
I have the same problem in Pennsylvania.  The father needs to sign for the change on the birth certificate.  The only way around it is adoption.  \n\nMany people have their children go by their name while the birth certificate remains unchanged.  But you can't keep that a secret because things come up throughout life requiring birth certificates--like signing up for sports in school.  If you're not honest with your child, then you'll have a mess on your hands when they suddenly want to play soccer and you have to produce a birth certificate.  Then there's getting the driver's license, and employment.  Or graduating from high school with transcripts containing one name but the real name being different--makes applying to college a little difficult.  But the good thing is by then the child can change their own name on their birth certificate because they'll be 18.  \n\nYou're in for a mess of a lifetime.  There's so many things you can't do without another parent's approval.  For instance, you can't take then for vacation outside of the country.  You can't get a passport until they are 14 without the other parent.  And even then, some countries won't let you visit without a notarized letter.  I could go on and on.  \n\nMy advice to you is to find a new father and do an adoption based on abandonment.  Or find a trustworthy friend to become a notary.\n\n\nedited to add:  \n\nIF FOUND THE ANSWER!\n\n"(7) When only one parent petitions for a change of name of a minor child, process shall be served on the other parent and proof of such service shall be filed in the cause; provided, however, that where the other parent is a nonresident, constructive notice of the petition may be given pursuant to chapter 49, and proof of publication shall be filed in the cause without the necessity of recordation."\n\nhttp://www.namechangelaw.com/states/fla/florida.htm\n\nThen there's this offering solid advice to contact an attorney should you anticipate objections:  \n\n"During a proposed name change for a minor, the petition must be brought by both of the minor’s parents, or by one parent with the Notarized consent of the other. All adults who retain legal rights over the child must be given proper notice of the proposed action. Courts typically conduct hearings to determine whether the change of name is in the best interest of the minor and hear any objections which may be raised by interested parties. If you anticipate objections, our product should not be used. In such cases, consult a licensed attorney in your area."\n\nhttp://www.the-law-store.com/flornamchank.html
921133
It depends on your culture and the law in your country. When my mother married, she had to change her name to my father's surname. This was a long time ago. A name is only a name and does not change the person .
662158
yes, but the personality of the person who choosed this name. Mostly, he is the father. Notice, the name affect the personality of the child, some names are attractive, cause admiration, meanwhile others invokes negative response. so, we must be carful when we dedicate the names of our born kids
58793
The method for doing this varies quite a bit based on where you live.  In the U.S., the way it's done in most states is by filing a petition with a local court.  The notice of name change is published in a newspaper usually for several weeks, then the change is made final by the court.  \n\nThe only simpler method is in cases of marriage or domestic partnership.  In these cases, it is enough to simply notify the DMV and Social Security Administration.
233053
As long as the biological father is in the childs life and paying child support YES he has a say as long as the child is not an adult. There may be laws that vary from state to state. Even if he isn't in the child life he may have to legally sign his rights away. I adopted my daughter when I got married and I know we had to put notices in the newspaper so that the biological father could contest this if he wanted to. He didn't and I adopted my daughter shortly after marrying her mother 10 years ago. OH, the father was NEVER involved in my daughter life at any pojnt in time. Not for birthdays, Christmas, Holidays, NOTHING EVER. So it really is HIS LOSE.
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.
1091391
Contact a family attorney. Chances are you can do a petition to the courts on grounds of Abandonment as it has been 2 yrs since they spoke to him so he hasn't been in their life but basically the judge would have to give permission to change their name.\n IN MD KY and GA 1 yr with no communication is considered abandonment
1101034
Depends upon local law.  If local law does not provide for a name change, you would have to proceed through the courts as any other name change.\n\nThe name change is never truly free anyway.  There are costs for driver's license, vehicle registrations, etc. that must be paid regardless of the reason for the name change.
693779
you cant!!!! only your firnds can change their onw name