If my son changes his last name will that effect the order for child support?
Full Question:
My son would like to include my maiden name in with his father's last name. His father is an absentee parent and my father is pretty much whom he considers his 'father'. How will that affect the custody agreement? The biological father lives in Louisiana and we live in New Jersey. He chooses not to see his son or to be in his life other than the occasional e-mail and has never requested visitation in the 14 years of my son's life. Will this affect child support or his requirements to provide for his son? In addition, does it matter which name comes first-maiden name or father's surname?
01/14/2009 |
Category: Name Change |
State: New Jersey |
#14991
Answer:
A name change generally does not affect a child custody or child support order. A child support payment is ordered to be paid to the parent, rather than directly to the child. After a name change, a child will still be entitled to those privileges and benefits established under a former name. I suggest informing the necessary agencies of the name change in order to avoid interruptions in entitlements.
