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Lexxi
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My son's father and I did not marry and when my son was born my mother and my son's father pressured me for days to give my son his fathers last name. I finally signed the papers after 5 days of thinking. It has bothered me from day one that my son does not have my name also. I would like to add my last name to my son's current last name. That way he would have his dad's and my last name. I went to the social security office and was able to add my name to his and received a new card. I know I need to change the birth certificate and I am not sure how to do this. My son's father is adament that he has his last name only. He does not want my name to be added. I am raising my son by myself and I feel it is important that he has my name also. I have always felt that If I married I would not change my last name as it takes away your identity. I want my son to have my identity as well as his fathers. My son is 4 years old. Can you please advise me what to do? I live in NY State. I have been to court to set up custody (joint), support, visitation etc. (My son's father and I have not been together for 2 years but have a pretty good relationship) We do not agree on the last name issue though!