CourtClerk, does Washington State Law state that the father has to be notified if the name is not on the birth certificate ?
Selina123, you can contact legal aid and see if they will take the case. But, I wouldn't hold my breath. THe court will have to agree to the name change, then it will be up to you to file those documents with your state to cahnge the birth certificate. You will also need to change the childs name on their social security card with SSA. You will have to wait until you get the amended birth certificate to change the ss number.

