Baby's last name

Even though the child is yours, she does not have to use your last name. She can use her last name, it is really up to her unless you can talk her out of it. If she puts her last name on the birth certificate the only way to change it is to take her to court and depending on what state you live in the judge may not side with you (you should check with a family law attorney).

well maybe you can talk to her about it, and she will see that you are a part of this baby, and will let you sign the birth certificate. just another challenge, but if you want to be there for that baby, and have rights to its last name then prove it. Be something and support that child and prove to her that you can be a father and that you want the baby to have your last name with luck that should work, and is she doesnt love you that does not mean in her heart she dont need you.

Is the childs last name now yours since you are married. And is the child yours?

Unhappy-I too am Canadian, and if you wish to go into further detail and want to email me, (or myLotmail me) I have relatives in family law who may be of assistance. I can "hypothetically" pose this question to them.

i m sorry .. i have no idea about this but i want to wish you good luck. May you get best in your life ... eat , drink n be merry :)

in india normally the last name will be the title name of your cast/religion . but it need not be so also because it is being kept for just calling or identifying . but it should not be other than yours because it is your child . a better identification can be made in that .

your the babies father so i feel that the baby should have your last name and don't worry because father's have rights

I'm very sorry to hear about your current situation. Clearly your Ex is very ill, have you been trying to get her the help that she needs? To the best of my knowledge the child will take your last name..I think??

I know in England that she decides to give the baby her own laast name then you have no rights at all, but if she chooses to use your last name then you have all the rights you would normally have, but she's the one who can choose the last name, because she's left you, but if you're only seperated and not divorced I think she'll have to use your last name. Maybe goto citizens advice (or whatever your country offers)

I just read your thread and I was wondering if you'd had any luck sorting things out? I sure hope things have gone well for you!

I know here in the States, the mother gets to choose the last name. You might have a good chance at a custody battle though because of her bi-polar disorder.

It all depends on the laws there.

Strange as this might seem, a parent or whoever is filling out the name section of a birth certificate can put in any name they want, as long as it doesn't include profanity. Just having your name on the birth certificate acknowledges your parental status. It does not however ensure any parental right. Your best course of action is to consult with an attorney specializing in family law. He/she can best advise you on your options. Bipolarism is a difficult condition, it has 'degrees' of severity, mildly bipolar can become worse and those with extreme bipolarism can become better. At this point I am wondering about her medications as often they are either reduced or removed when a female bipolar becomes pregnant. It could be she is responding to a chemical imbalance and lack of meds, not to mention the hormonal windstorm that is occurring in her body and brain...and she will reconsider her decision at a future time.

Strange as this might seem, a parent or whoever is filling out the name section of a birth certificate can put in any name they want, as long as it doesn't include profanity. Just having your name on the birth certificate acknowledges your parental status. It does not however ensure any parental right. Your best course of action is to consult with an attorney specializing in family law. He/she can best advise you on your options. Bipolarism is a difficult condition, it has 'degrees' of severity, mildly bipolar can become worse and those with extreme bipolarism can become better. At this point I am wondering about her medications as often they are either reduced or removed when a female bipolar becomes pregnant. It could be she is responding to a chemical imbalance and lack of meds, not to mention the hormonal windstorm that is occurring in her body and brain...and she will reconsider her decision at a future time.

I feel for you, I hope everything works out for the best for you. Good luck. Sorry I'm not any help but you are in my thoughts.

sorry to hear abt it.. it shd b ur name as u were married to that lady..

Be there when it is born and get your name on the papers if that is what you want, she doesn't have to use your name.

There is no law about a childs last name except that, if she chooses, she can give the child your name without you being there because you are married. You can't force her to give the baby your name or to not give the baby your name.

That's such a sad case...I hope everything goes well for you & your baby. Sorry I can't help much on info. I live in the states & don't know about Canadian laws.

If she is married to you, you have rights of parenthood not just naming but of custodial relationship and she cant just take it from you.