Q: I'm in court with my child's father. My child is 5 months old. I gave my child my last name and now the child dad want the child's last name to be his. I never married my child's dad could I be forced by the courts to do that?
A: David's Answer: you're in court on a paternity petition & the father is able to legally establish himself as the child's father, then yes, he has a right to request that the child's last name be changed. Usually in such an instance the court will compromise and have the child's name hyphenated. In any event, you should schedule a follow-up consultation with a Westchester Child Support lawyer for a full assessment. -- David Bliven, Westchester Child Support attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
David Bliven is a former Family Court prosecutor who handles the full range of Divorce and Family Law cases, including child support and paternity matters. He practices primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). His website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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