My question involves name change laws in the State of: Oklahoma I had two children ages now 12 and 10. On their birth certificate it has no father typed in it. My ex boyfriend never married as it was I found out he was already married and they never persued a divorce and now 12 years later they are still married and he has now a total of 4 kids and counting. He is in prison waiting deportation due to non violent felonies. He has only paid child support 2 I believe as it has been many years I do remember the last one was in the sum of $13 yes $13. I have been married for 7 years now and my husband has raised these boys and they call him dad they are his kids. He changed their diapers, stayed up when they were sick so now my questions are:::
1) Do I have to notify the father since he is no longer a resident and has had all his resident rights removed?
2) Do I have to have a lawyer if all parties are agreeable to the situation?
3) And how do I start the process?

