The woman came to me with this question: "Do you know some articles or research which proves that it is in the child's best interest to have the same name with her mother, considering that I am divorced".

The child has 22 months. I do not know details, I was only asking myself if it really is in the child's best interest to have the same family name as the mother has.

So, I suppose that my real question to you is something like this: Considering your practice in the law area, do you believe that it is in the child's best interest to have the same name as the mother has, considering that she is divorced and the father doesn`t really care. What if he cares?

I am aware that maybe I should post this question to a psychology related forum, but I want to know the legal point of view to.

Thanks.