QUESTION
Do my rights as the mother get taken away in a custody battle if the child has father's last name?
Asked on Dec 16th, 2014 on Child Custody - Colorado
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I'm unmarried and pregnant, the father is involved in the pregnancy and wants to be part of baby's life. If I give the baby his last name will I lose my rights as the mother in a custody battle later on if it comes down to that?
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The legal name you give your child at birth will have no bearing on such issues as custody or child support. You may give your child the father's last name without fear that it will have any repercussions on you or the child in court at a later time.
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Answered on Dec 16th, 2014 at 1:15 PM