Q: Can a mother change a child’s name without fathers consent if there’s no father listed on birth certificate?
Daughters name was changed within forst twelve months of her life I was not listed on the birth certificate due to paternity issues. At the least was she supposed to notify me since I was suspected to be the father or no because I wasn’t on the birth certificate?
A: Generally, both parent's signature is required if they are listed in the original birth record. Since you are not in the birth certificate, the mother can pursue name change of the child without your consent.
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