If my ex-wife changed our child’s last name to her new married name, is that legal and am I still responsible for child support?

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If my ex-wife changed our child’s last name to her new married name, is that legal and am I still responsible for child support?

Asked on January 5, 2013 under Family Law, Pennsylvania

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If your "ex" without legal notice to you legally changed your child's surname after a court hearing then such can be contested by you under Due Process grounds. Yes, you would still be obligated to pay child support even if your child's surname was changed if the child support order against you in effect has not been changed.


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