This was done without the consent of the father who is paying child support. The child was 13 years old at the time
2007-07-18 16:36:54 · 25 answers · asked by ms chip dog 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Nope, having a last name is important to some people. He should have been consented and his rights are not terminated. Therefore, let the person who last name the child have support the child's needs.
2007-07-18 16:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by Kay 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's a matter of common sense,as a father of that child wether your are living together or not still its your responsibility to support the child but its not compulsory since the last name of the child was already changed but conscience would really knock your heart I think.Wether you continue to support the child or not decision is yours to make,you are old enough to know whats right or wrong but on the other hand if you will not support the child still it can be because the mother can't react anymore coz she already changed the last name of your child.You don't have to feel scared of it coz she could no longer file you a case since the childs' last name was not already yours.....But if you want your child to grow well and have a beautiful life in the future I think you should continue to support your child.
2007-07-18 16:54:56 · answer #2 · answered by cro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is still your child and paying child support for her is still your responsibility. Was the name change the child's idea? If so you should be more concerned with why your daughter would want to do this and less about the financial matters. If this was your ex wifes choice then that is matter to be discussed between the two of you. But paying child support is for your daughters welfare. Are you spending time with her, is there a strong relationship between the two of you. Be more concerned for her than your pocket
2007-07-18 16:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Rosestar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is his child he still has to pay child support but something can be done about the name changing. The father needs to find out what he can do because he did not sign away his rights to that childs name to be changed.
2007-07-18 16:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's still her father. Since the daughter was not legally adopted by the mother's new husband, the father is still responsible for the child. He still pays. You have to ask yourself why a 13 year old would want to change her last name...
2007-07-18 16:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it a name change or an adoption? Consult your child support agreement or your attorney for a legal answer. My opinion is that parents should absolutely pay their child support, regardless. Child support can be difficult to pay and a source of conflict between parents, but it is for care and feeding of a child one has created, not a fee for that child's service or indenture to carry one name or another. If the name change was hurtful to you, I offer condolences, but it is too much to ask a 13 year old to fix a problem parents have failed to work out.
2007-07-18 17:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by callmeplayfair 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whats a last name have to do with anything. Blood is blood right? You better believe if I ever get remarried my son's last name will change. His father has nothing to do with his life so why does he have to have his last name. But he did lay down in that bed with me and make our baby. So in my mind at least he can pay child support since he ain't the one taking any other responsibility.
2007-07-18 17:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by KTVMomof1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever the last name is he should pay he help make her right ?? If he doesn't want to pay then sign your rights as the parent away. Simple as that. Check the state laws but in most cases he doesn't have to sign away his rights for her name to be changed. He probably should have been notified which was when he should have done something about it. If he didn't then why complain?????? Does he even have a relationship with this child ? Doesn't sound like it.
2007-07-18 16:50:02 · answer #8 · answered by luvmyhubby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't sign away your parental rights.
Consent of Parent and Child
The parent(s) must complete a consent form for a child's change of name. The child's consent is required if the child is 12 years of age ( varies by state) or older. If the child's name is changing to that of the spouse, the spouse's consent is also required. An application for waiver of parental consent can be made.
2007-07-18 16:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can answer yes to any of the following questions than the answer is YES.
1. Is he the child's father?
2. Does the kid still requires his/her basic needs to survive?
3. Is he the child's father?
2007-07-18 16:43:22 · answer #10 · answered by CLE CLE 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋