A case was just argued before the Nevada Supreme Court a couple of months ago that might change the rules about who can have a baby's name made or changed -- a decision is due out at any time, and any family law specialist should hear about it when it issues. From the rest of your question, it seems that you have not been informed about the procedures and rules governing paternity cases, which you can review here. You also should know about child custody (click here) and child support (click here).
Frankly, your best bet is probably to consult with a family law specialist about every aspect of this case -- paternity, custody, and support -- find out what you need to know about your options and choose well, or it could be a long 18 years.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2016 at 7:41 AM