Can a child have both parents last name?

Baby gets both names Pros: Two percent of families in the BabyCenter survey gave their child both parents’ last names, either linked with a hyphen or not. Some parents feel this solution is the best of both worlds.

Who comes first in a blended marriage?

1. Do prioritize your marriage like everyone else’s. Just because this isn’t your first rodeo with marriage (or your spouse’s) and there are stepchildren in the mix, does not mean your marriage gets pushed towards the bottom of the totem pole. In our home, we put God first, spouse second, and children third.

How many blended families end in divorce?

If both partners have kids, the odds are stacked against you. Seventy percent of blended marriages end in divorce.

Who gets responsibility for my child after my death?

The party who gets responsibility for your child after your death will depend on your personal situation. Different arrangements apply in the case of joint parental responsibility, parental responsibility exercised by one parent, or joint responsibility exercised by a parent and a non-parent.

What happens if the surviving parent dies before the other parent?

If the surviving parent submits their request a year or more after your death, they will no longer be the preferred choice. In that case the other parent will be given responsibility only if the situation has changed since the guardian was originally appointed.

Should I get married to my parents or my siblings?

If your parents or siblings mean more to you than your partner, and you feel inside as if you’d choose them over the person you’re considering marrying, then DO NOT get married. If your job or your friends or the fun things you like to do mean more to you than your partner, DO NOT get married.

How can I name a guardian without a will?

Since 2014 it has been possible for parents to name a guardian even without a using will. You can do this free of charge by having the person’s name entered in the parental responsibility register. To do so, you should fill in the form for registering responsibility in the event of your death on the website Rechtspraak.nl.