
When a nonmarital child can use his father’s surname
For as long as there is express recognition of a nonmarital child by the biological father, the former can use his surname.
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For as long as there is express recognition of a nonmarital child by the biological father, the former can use his surname.

There is a separate process for the conversion of a child’s status from non-marital to marital called legitimation.

Use of father’s surname

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Using parents’ surnames