My question involves name change laws in the State of: Maryland I had my daughter in virginia and her father at the time was present yet he did not sign her birth certificate and being young and what I thought was love I made the mistake of giving her his last name. He no longer is apart of either of our lives and has been out of the picture for a while. I would rather not have her carry on with the last name of a stranger. How would I do this?? Any help would be greatly appreciated

