Can my husbands EX WIFE give her new baby his last name????

(:â™¥TayLeeâ™¥:)

Sorry to say , no there is nothing that you can do about it,it is her legal last name. I know how you must feel. I don't understand why Ex's keep their husbands last names for, that was the first thing on my mind when I got divorced was to get rid of the Ex's last name. I think most woman do it in spite and think it's a way of holding on.

Byakuya

I'm sorry, but you really don't have any say in what she names her baby.. it's her baby so she can name it whatever she wants.. she can name it Darth Vader if she wants to..

better not press the issue with her.. if it's a boy, she might give him your husband's last name AND first name just out of spite.. she probably just wants her kids to have the same last name, but if she is doing it to get a rise out of you, then the best thing you can do would be to ignore her..

â™ª â™¥ Sydney â™ª â™¥

Unfortunately there is nothing you can do about it. There is no law requiring that babies be given a particular last name.

haleysmom

Unfortunately, since she had legally changed her name when she had married, it is HER name too. That doesn't mean she isn't incredibly tacky!

~just_jd~

the last name she holds now will be the one given to the baby.

Tracy G

How awful for you! As far as I know I don't think there is anything you can do about it. I think she can give the baby whatever last name she wants. I had a boyfriend who's ex girlfriend gave her baby his last name, even though the baby wasn't his and there was nothing he could do about it. That was in Michigan, it might vary by state. Good Luck and try not to get too upset about it. When it comes down to it (although infuriating), its just a name and you have the man that goes with it.

piesyor

This was just in the news today.
At least one court has upheld that the custodial parent (ex-wife in this case) has the right to do the naming.

BadAssGirlINWV

I can understand you being upset i know i would be too but I'm sorry I don't think that theres anything you can do about it. She can give her baby whatever last name she wants. I know that its sad that she can do that.

DKlyde

yes she can. be careful the skank may try to stick your hubby with child support so be ready

zether

and this upsets you why?

barcan

She sounds like a irresponsibile women.But it could be worse she could be like my husbands ex shes been married twice since there divorce and everytime she gets another divorce she changes her name back to my husbands.LOSER !

iambettyboop

LIVE and LET GO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Be thankful your husband is not the baby's father, for sure . Be gracious and careful not to cause a riff for the children's sake . You have to remember this baby will still be your step children's sibling no matter what the name . I would say let her be the one to do all the regretting . Turn it around and WELCOME the FUTURE CHILD with love and understanding . Never give negative emotions when possitive understanding could sting so much more . Best of Wishes for all .

Imani

yes she can if it's on her SS card...because it's her legal last name, and when she signs the papers in the hospital with another name other than the father, then she's looking for tangle web of confusion.

Sarah E

she probably feels right doing it. not because it is her ex-husbands last name, but for the sake of the child. It can be very hard on the child to have a different last name than it's brothers or sisters, she is probably doing this for the child's sake, not because she is still in love with your husband.

katydid

I'm not sure what the legal answer is. She's probably doing it cause she thinks it will cause less confusion for the child.
My husband's ex has been married 4 (yes 4!) times since they divorced and every time she reverts back to his last name. She thought it would cut down on the confusion of their child.
HA! How confused is this poor kid when he said, "You and my mom have the same last name. Are you two related? ".
Get some legal advice. I think she can name the child whatever she wants but I hope it doesn't cause more confusion for this kid. Good luck. Sounds like you're going to need it!

Tiffany

No, the baby can be named whatever she wants. As long as he is not listed on the birth certificate dont worry.

If I were you I would be a bit upset, but I can understand why she would want her children to have the same last name.

Dont blow it out of proportion - remember that the child is at the center of this and I assume that you will someday do things with your stepson's sibling because that is what blended/extended families do.

Kandi

NOPE!!!!

Htnspyc

unfortunately I don't think so but check with an attorney to make sure.

Happy Little Trees

Unfortunately she can technically give the baby whatever name she wants. I know it is really annoying. Not to take her side, but maybe she just wants for all the kids to have a common last name. I do understand your annoyance though..especially since the child is not even your husband's! Kind of odd..

msthinkpositive

NO, mainly, because it's her last name too. Her child will be taking HER last name, not yours. After all, she had it first and for probably for a lot longer than you will if you try stopping something that doesn't concern you. Although, she shouldn't put your husband down as the baby's Dad, because that would really be fraud, and he can contest that part of the situation. Only, how would he know unless she puts him on the child support with the others.

pitas4

I don't think you can stop it, it is her last name also, she's probably just trying to protect her child, giving the child the same name as all the siblings instead of a random name when the father isn't around.

PenguinsWife

I would be mad too but whether shes doing it for good reasons or just to be spiteful, think of the new child. It will be much easier on that child to have the same last name as the rest of his/her family (sisters and mom).. especially if that child wont get to be around his dad. I wouldnt want to give my child the last name of a guy who wont be there.. that child would be so confused as to why it has the oddball name and everyone gets the same name. Try to think of the baby. Good luck.

September Sweetie

She wants all the children to have the same last name...I can understand that! You need to seek help from a good lawyer!

Daiquiri Dream

If the kid's father is not present in the kid's life, then it is fine for the ex-wife to do so. All her kids & herself should have the same last name to make things simple.

If the kid's father is present in the kid's life, then I have no comment.

Ashlee_Hbiba

there is nothing u can do, its all up to her, if she wanna do it, she will...sorry

lilangel_04_02

the baby should have the biological father's name.

~*~Tessa~*~

Nothing you can do, she can give her baby any name she wants.

jsabor25

Probably the only way is going to court and and having a judge rule against her having the last name as yours. Becasue if her name is the same as your sna dyour husband. You shoudl reach over to him and slap him for been stupid. When he got the divorce he should have had her change her last name to her maiden name not stay with his. Not it's coming back to haunt you'll. SO go to court and see what happens is all you can do.

I don't see how she can but I'm not an attorney. Check with one. Good luck

M M

No

She can do what she wants to.. But if you allow a simple last name run your household your letting her continue to stay in your marriage why? Cut her off and let her do what she wants as long as she see you pissed she is smiling and a happy camper

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