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    Default Re: How to Change My Child's Name if Her Father is Not Listed on Her Birth Certificat

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    My question involves name change laws in the State of: New York

    I'm trying to find out how I can change my child's last name to mine. Her father isn't listed on the birth certificate as we weren't married at the time of birth.. Further more, he hasn't seen her since she was 7 or 8 months.. She's 7 years old now.

    So far, I've been able to get her a passport without his consent as well as a visa to live abroad. I would like to get this done before we move. How should I begin the process.. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
    As he isn't legally her father, you should be able to change her last name without his consent.

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    Default Re: How to Change My Child's Name if Her Father is Not Listed on Her Birth Certificat

    Thanks. He has acknowledged paternity shortly after her birth though and was ruled to pay child support, though he never showed up for court and is $15k behind.

    I just read that I could petition the court, which I'm going to do on Monday. I'm just not sure what the procedure will be with his name not appearing on the birth certificate.

    I really would love for this to be resolved before we depart.

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