My question involves name change laws in the State of: South Carolina
Short version, I was young and dumb and decided to marry the guy I thought I was in love with. He knew my situation and told me he wanted to be the father of my child even though he knew there was a chance the child wasn't his. His name is onthe birth certificate. My son is 3, we are in the middle of a divorce, I believe he is abusing my son. I had the court order a paternity test and he is not the father. I would like his name removed. My lawyer isn't the best and I would like advice as to what I can do. I really don't want the biological father on the birth certificate, if that's what I have to do I will to protect my son. However, if the legal father will sign over his rights or I can take him off, my fiance wants to adopt my son. What can I do?
Thank you.

