QLD Can Daughter Change Her Son's Surname on His Birth Certificate?

[kelly stelzer]

Under Family Law, can my daughter change my grandson's surname on the birth certificate to her surname?

 

[sammy01]

Not without either dad's consent or a magistrates consent.

 

[kelly stelzer]

Under Family Law, can my daughter change my grandson's surname on the birth certificate to her surname?

even if they are not married and not together?

 

[AllForHer]

Correct - even if they are not married and not together. The father has parental responsibility regardless of whether that relationship exists, which means his consent is required for major long-term decisions about the child, including a change of name.

 

[kelly stelzer]

even if they are not married and not together?

Thank you so much for the help