Originally posted by: Sonali1968
A single mother after divorce can choose not to include fathers name in Birth Certificate. But fathers name if included should be the biological father. A stepfather has to adopt the child for all legal reasons. Ad before adoption, he needs to take consent from bio father. The name of father needs to be changed in Birth Certificate if the bio father name need to be changed. There are grounds based on which it will be granted. So legally Akshara have not done right thing. Child can use mother's surname after divorce.
But granting custody only on financial ground was a wrong decision. They should have called Abhir to the court and asked him but Akshara did not allow it. That judgement did not worked in favor of Akshara. So judge saw financial stability and allowed custody.
This was needed - Sharma family breaking up was required in real life also you do not get what you expect. This is a real test for Akshara and Abhinav how strong is their bond without the link between them.