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    Default Changing my daughter's last name

    I have a two year old daughter. Neither her or myself have heard from her birth father in over a year and a half. He does pay child support and is on the birth certificate. My daughter currently has my last name, but I am getting married (for the first time) soon, and would like to change my daughter's last name to my married name. Do I still have to have her birth father's consent for this?

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    Default Re: Changing my daughter's last name

    State law varies. What state are you talking about?

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    Default Re: Changing my daughter's last name

    Sorry, Ohio

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    Default Re: Changing my daughter's last name

    If he has parental rights, he is entitled to notice of the name change proceedings, and can oppose the petition.

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    Default Re: Changing my daughter's last name

    It what circumstances would I be able to get his rights taken away? He's gotten in touble with the law for things like stealing, violence and drugs, is that a good enough reason?

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    Default Re: Changing my daughter's last name

    Consider looking into step-parent adoption.

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    Default Re: Changing my daughter's last name

    Wouldn't he have to volunterily give up his rights then?

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    Default Re: Changing my daughter's last name

    That's the easiest way. It may also be possible for the court to terminate his rights, depending upon the full facts of the case and Texas law, for cause such as abandonment.

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