Do I Need the Father’s Permission to put His Name on the Birth Certificate?
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Do I have to have the fathers permission to have his name on the birth certificate? Can my child have a hyphenated last name (mine and the fathers) without his permission? |
“Do I have to have the fathers permission to have his name on the birth certificate? Can my child have a hyphenated last name (mine and the fathers) without his permission?”
In California, State Law permits the father’s name to be reported on the birth certificate only if the couple is legally married or if, by signing a Declaration of Paternity form, the father agrees to give up his legal rights to challenge paternity. The form is available at birthing hospitals, pre-natal clinics, etc.
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For more on this subject check out these categories: Family Law, Paternity
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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.
