My question involves name change laws in the State of: Alabama
My son is 5 and in school. He knows his name and can write his name. His dad wants him to have his last name. He doesnt want his last name changed. his dad is suppose to pay child support and only brings money in on the days when we have court. they told him last time they were about to put him on monthly review. He gets him every other weekend (if he shows up). He only ever speaks to him unless its the weekend he has him. He has always had the option to show up on friday after school or night but never does. if he shows up its on saturday a little before lunch time. Do they take these things into consideration? My son having my last name is very important to me also. i got married and kept my last name just so we will have the same name. i want him to carry out our family name. He has another son who has his last name. Again he is 5. Will they really make me change his last name?

