If I choose not to use the dads last name will it be harder to get child support from him. We were together but recently broke u

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Anonymous Mar 23, 2015 Bankruptcy and Debt 3 views 2 answers

I am a stay at home mom with 3 other children from a previous marriage. I am 9 months pregnant and would rather give my baby my last name but heard it would be hard to get child support from him then

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A Mullaney

A Mullaney · Jun 15, 2026

The child's name will have no bearing on the success or failure of a paternity case. However, the father can request in that case that the child's last name be changed to his last name.

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Daniel Bachert

Daniel Bachert · Jun 15, 2026

The child's last name will have no effect on the Father's obligation to provide child support. Sincerely, Daniel Bachert, Esq.

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