Thanks.
Unfortunately his name is on the birth certificate, and im pretty sure he wont just sign away his rights cos he is a bit of an a-hole. he likes the control really, he is a bit of an abuser.
We will definately take it to a higher level if he ever tries to get some kind of custody, but to be honest id just as soon live in peace and just use my future hubbies surname in an unofficial capacity. Im sure she will happily change her name legally when she is 15. Im just trying to find out if im allowed to do that. i dont want to keep it a big secret from her, i just dont want her to feel like the black sheep.
Can i hyphenate or just use the new name for school and things without legally changing it?