Can a Judge change the child's name that was born of my marriage but is not mine?
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Under Texas law, the mother's husband is presumed to be the father of the child. A suit may be brought to have the biological father named as the legal father. This is called a paternity suit. A paternity suit can be brought by the mother, the husband, the man who claims to be the father, a government agency, or a child-placing agency. Upon proof of paternity, generally, the court will enter an order giving the child the father's last name. However, in some circumstances, the child will retain the mother's last name. After a paternity suit is filed, if the parties do not agree on the parentage, the court will order blood test on the parties. The lab will prepare a report for the court.