Question: Can I Give My Baby My Maiden Name If I’M Married?

Can you sue a woman for getting pregnant by your husband?

Yes, but you’ll likely lose.

You have to prove she broke up a happy home – that would likely not be the case if she got pregnant while you were separated.

This assumes it is even worth it to sue her..

Why can’t you get a divorce while pregnant?

While some couples may choose to postpone the divorce until after the child is born, others may feel waiting isn’t an option. Although the courts cannot prevent you from divorcing simply because a spouse is pregnant, you may encounter some legal issues as you begin the dissolution process.

Can a pregnant woman get pregnant by another man?

Superfecundation twins: When a woman has intercourse with two different men in a short period of time while ovulating, it’s possible for both men to impregnate her separately. In this case, two different sperm impregnate two different eggs.

What last name does baby take if not married?

In cases where the child is born out of wedlock, the child often gets the mother’s last name. But if paternity is established, both parents have the right to petition the court to change the child’s last name. After the name change, the court will issue a new birth certificate with the changed name.

How much does it cost to change a baby last name?

The Courts charge a standard Filing Fee which is subject to change at any time by the State of California. As of 2013, the Child Name Change Costs in California to file is $435 in most California Counties. A few Superior Courts charge $35 to $45 more than that to file the Petition.

What if I am married but I have a baby with another man?

I am married, but I had a baby with another man. … If you are married to someone other than the father of your child and you want the biological father’s name on your child’s birth certificate, you need two forms: an Affidavit of Non-paternity and a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Parentage form.

Can you use your maiden name if you are not divorced?

If you separate, you can revert back to using your maiden name (or a completely different name) immediately by using a deed poll. It is a good way of announcing that you are no longer together and that you are an independent person again without waiting for a divorce to complete.

Can you divorce your wife while she is pregnant?

You absolutely can divorce your wife regardless of whether she is pregnant. Upon establishment of paternity, you will be required to pay her child support, but will have rights to visitation with your child.

Can having a girlfriend affect my divorce?

To answer the question simply, yes, having a girlfriend can negatively impact the outcome of divorce proceedings. There are literally thousands of scenarios of this question and each could individually impact the proceedings very differently.

Can you find out who the father is while pregnant?

Noninvasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) This noninvasive test is the most accurate way to establish paternity during pregnancy. It involves taking a blood sample from the alleged father and the mother to conduct a fetal cell analysis.

Can a married man sign another woman’s birth certificate?

It is not against the law for a married man to sign a birth certificate to another woman’s baby. If he is the biological father, he should sign the birth certificate.

Can you give your newborn any last name?

You can pretty much give your baby any random surname you want, in the U.S.. In certain jurisdictions, in paternity cases, however, the father can petition to have the name changed on the birth certificate to his last name.

Can I return to my maiden name while still married?

If you changed your name when you got married, you can go back to your maiden name at any time, but you will need to do this by deed poll. Changing your name by deed poll will not affect any divorce proceedings that may follow your separation.

Can I divorce my wife if she is pregnant by another man?

Whether your pregnancy can interfere with your divorce depends entirely on the laws of the state you in which you file for divorce. Either way, you will still need to address establishing paternity if someone other than your spouse is the father of your child.

Who has final say on baby name legally?

The child’s last name may be the father’s last name, the mother’s last name, a hyphenated version of both names, or any other name. However, if married parents disagree upon what name to use, they may have to go to court to resolve the dispute, and the child may end up with one parent’s surname or a hyphenated version.