My question involves name change laws in the State of: FL
My son has no father listed on his birth certificate. There is no legal paternity established. His father is now in jail AGAIN for more charges, this time drug related. How difficult would it be to change his name while there is no paternity established? I really don't want him carrying this weight with him if at all possible. Dad has no contact, has not since child was 3 months old due to a protection order. Is this a case where the courts would probably just agree to hyphenation? Or do I have more of a chance since there is no paternity?

