How do I change my son's last name to mine if I never married his father who is not involved?

Full question:

What are the laws on a minor name change. I was never married to the father and I gave my son his last name. I am now married and having a baby and I want my son to have the same last name as us. He doesn't see his real dad at all.

Answer:

Please see the information and forms at the following links:

http://lawdigest.uslegalforms.com/name-change/index.php?dID=2675
http://www.uslegalforms.com/mi/MI-NAME-1M.htm

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FAQs

Yes, a child born out of wedlock can take the father's last name if the father acknowledges paternity. If the father is not involved, the mother can choose the child's last name. However, if the father is not consenting, the mother may need to seek a court order to change the name legally.