Reading: My first wife passed away when our son was just a baby, and he’s now seven years old. I’ve remarried and we’re raising my son together. I’m often confused about filling out forms at school and other places for my son. Should I use his biological mother’s name or my current wife’s name? His birth certificate has his biological mother’s name. What’s the legally correct way to avoid any problems later?

My first wife passed away when our son was just a baby, and he’s now seven years old. I’ve remarried and we’re raising my son together. I’m often confused about filling out forms at school and other places for my son. Should I use his biological mother’s name or my current wife’s name? His birth certificate has his biological mother’s name. What’s the legally correct way to avoid any problems later?

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Documentation › My first wife passed away when our son was just a baby, and he’s now seven years old. I’ve remarried and we’re raising my son together. I’m often confused about filling out forms at school and other places for my son. Should I use his biological mother’s name or my current wife’s name? His birth certificate has his biological mother’s name. What’s the legally correct way to avoid any problems later?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My first wife passed away when our son was just a baby, and he’s now seven years old. I’ve remarried and we’re raising my son together. I’m often confused about filling out forms at school and other places for my son. Should I use his biological mother’s name or my current wife’s name? His birth certificate has his biological mother’s name. What’s the legally correct way to avoid any problems later?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

In India, your son’s birth certificate reflects his legal parentage. As he was born to your first wife, her name should be used on official forms. While your current wife plays a vital role in his life, her legal status as a stepmother doesn’t change his biological parentage.