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my now ex-fiancee and i just broke up, and since my job doesnt pay enough for me to cover my bills and all the baby things that are left to buy and things for after my baby is born i need him to pay child support.  however i have people telling me that in the state of SC you have to let the child have its father's last name to get child support, does anyone know if this is true or not?

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  • chrissyellenchrissyellen
    Eeee Tongue Tied Sorry
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  • Jamers615Jamers615
    I believe it varies state to state, but you for sure will have to list him as the father on the birth certificate. 
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  • kassannkassann
    I hope not. SCfamilylaw.com has a lot of info. Good luck.?
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  • Mauranda & ShaneMauranda & Shane
    No clue on the rules there, but I'm sorry to hear the news...
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  • CalifragilisticCalifragilistic member
    not sure but good luck!! either way, make sure you get his support!
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  • septmommy2beseptmommy2be
    Not sure, but I am so sorry that you are going through this. You are in my prayers.
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  • jcjen519jcjen519

    I am a family law attorney in Georgia. I am not familiar with South Carolina law specifically. ? However, I feel fairly comfortable saying that no state requires a child to have his/her father's last name in order to collect support. Child Support is a right that belongs to your child and there is nothing you can do to waive/forfeit that right. ?so don't worry!

    Since you were not married you will need to file a petition for child support, or your ex-fiance can file a petition to legitimize. In Georgia you would have to wait until the child is born to do that, however you would be able to collect a portion of your medical bills as well.?

    ?I would?recommend??speaking with an attorney in South Carolina who is familiar with family law. They will be able to tell you exactly what steps you will need to take.

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