A court may order a child's name to be changed to a mother's former name if it's in the child's best interest. The court looks at certain factors when deciding whether to approve a name change request for a child.
These factors are used to evaluate the child's relationship with their mother as well as their other parent. Keep in mind that a child's name change does not alter the rights or responsibilities of either parent in terms of visitation, inheritance, intestacy rights, or child support payments. These changes would only come if changes were adopted by a court order. For example, if you were to remarry in the future, the adoption process could include a new name for your child.