How do you change your childs name if father wont sign consent form?

Question

I got the forms from my county building for my sons last name to be changed to my married name , but his biological dad will not sign. What can be done?

Answer 1

You cannot do anything if the biological father objects to the child's name change. The child can do this himself when he reaches 18. Until that time you will have different names.

Answer 2

You can send the petition through the court anyway, unsigned. You will then have to pay to have the child's biological father served with notice of your intent. A hearing date will be set, which he may choose to attend or not. If he doesn't show, your request will be granted. If he does, the judge will hear your side of the case, and listen to his argument for objection, and then decide whether or not to grant it. Just because he objects does not mean you won't get it. There are a multitude of reasons that can help you, such as abandonment or non-support. But if he is a reliable father that is present in the child's life, pays child support, etc.-the judge is likely to throw it out, because it would be a violation of his paternal rights to do so without his agreement and consent,

Answer 3

From what I underatand, the two mothers and fathers could consent to adoption and the only exception could be if the father isn't listed on the beginning certificates. however, if he's almost as controlling as you're saying, he would contest and choose on a paternity attempt if in actuality he's not on the beginning certificates. a reliable ingredient in yor desire could be if it somewhat is shown that the beginning father isn't worth (alcohol, drug abuse, can no longer carry down a job, would not pay help, etc.). Having the beginning mom in touch is definitely a reliable ingredient. DO get a criminal expert, ASAP. i'm sorry i'm no longer able to be of greater help, yet maximum suitable of luck on your daughter and your loved ones.

Answer 4

Nothing until the child turns 18. Unless you are the sole legal guardian. If you are joint legal guardians you wont be able to change the child's name. However, you could petition it in court, make a case to change the child's name...and if there's a good enough reason, for example if the father is not actually in his child's life and/or more...you might be able to do it that way.
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Answer 5

why would you want to do that??????
the child should keep his biological fathers last name to carry on the family name. (if he should chose to do so in his life).....if you want a child with your new husbands last name then have another child....i hope your ex doesn't consent to this....it sounds to me like you want to completely dissolve your ex's name from your child's life-------you know----if he does agree then he shouldn't pay anymore child support---right---? or are you another gold digger like the one my husband was married to previously. oh one more question for you---have you ask the child if he wants to be done with his biological father for ever----because that is the situation you are setting up.

Answer 6

I don't think there is anything you can do if your ex refuses to sign the papers. Try getting some legal advise but l had a friend who tried to change her daughters name years ago and her ex refused also and there was nothing she could do legally.

Answer 7

I think the consent of both parents is needed...you will have to ask your local registry office or contact citizens advice, you may need the advice of a solicitor.

Answer 8

he does not have to sign. that'
his son. you can petition the court to hear your case but the judge WILL deny it

Answer 9

Nothing, and rightfully so. Regardless of how your previous marriage turned out ... those are your ex's children.