Recent content by tlw30

Thanks, all that I am aware of, my only question was since the father isn't on the birth certificate will I need him for signing things, that is all. I just wanted to get all my details about it before I talked to him to let him know if he would have to be involved in the process, paperwork all...

Yes I know I would lose child support but adoption isn't even thought of or discussed but thanks for pointing that out for anyone who might be reading. Her father while not the best father by any means, is still her father and has every right to be part of her life, I would never try to take...

Thanks for your input too. I have asked the question out of curiosity, I don't know anyone in any type of legal field and I like to do my research beforehand. I'm well aware he can go and put his name on the birth certificate, like I said its something I tried to get him to do for quite some...

Thanks for the responses, I don't think the father would object once he understands her reasonings and I think it says something that he has never cared to get his name put on her birth certificate, I've brought it up numberous times when she was younger but finally just gave it up. I wasn't...

Hello everyone, just looking for some input. I have a 10 year old who wants to change her last name to my current last name, she has my maiden name and wants my new name. My question is her father is not on her birth certificate but does pay child support for her. I'm pretty certain he won't...