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    Default Re: Approving Biological Child's Name Change to Step-Father

    To clarify: I understand my rights in this matter. As this child's biological father, I know that I do have the power to approve or deny this request. At this juncture though, I'm wondering why this step is necessary when my name isn't even on the child's birth certificate, nor part of any legal documentation. Again, I was never ordered to perform a paternity test for court ordered support purposes. I simply started paying child support in an amount the mother and I agreed upon. This was after we performed a paternity test through a private vendor.

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    Default Re: Approving Biological Child's Name Change to Step-Father

    Quote Quoting noncustparent2015
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    To clarify: I understand my rights in this matter. As this child's biological father, I know that I do have the power to approve or deny this request. At this juncture though, I'm wondering why this step is necessary when my name isn't even on the child's birth certificate, nor part of any legal documentation. Again, I was never ordered to perform a paternity test for court ordered support purposes. I simply started paying child support in an amount the mother and I agreed upon. This was after we performed a paternity test through a private vendor.
    You do not have the power to approve or deny that request - at all. Ever. Even if.

    Let me clarify:

    If you are not established as the child's legal father, you have no rights to begin with.

    If you are established as the child's legal father, a judge will decide if you and Mom cannot or will not agree. Given that you do not have a relationship with the child, and the child never had your name to begin with, you may find you have an uphill battle on your hands.

    There's something else I need to clarify too; just because the divorce was filed and finalized stating there was no child of the marriage this DOES NOT mean that her husband has been legally disestablished as the legal father.

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    ETA: Your post hx is very telling, and what happened? Weren't you trying to rid yourself of the child a mere few months ago? Should I continue?

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    Default Re: Approving Biological Child's Name Change to Step-Father

    The mother is simply dotting her i's and crossing her t's, by complying with Washington State's notice requirements for the name change of a minor. If it will break your back to sign and return the form, odds are the court is going to grant the name change anyway.

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    Default Re: Approving Biological Child's Name Change to Step-Father

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    The mother is simply dotting her i's and crossing her t's, by complying with Washington State's notice requirements for the name change of a minor. If it will break your back to sign and return the form, odds are the court is going to grant the name change anyway.
    And by practice if not statute, his objection likely wouldn't do anything anyway.

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    Default Re: Approving Biological Child's Name Change to Step-Father

    Thanks for the information everyone. I'm not trying to rid myself of the child, as the child's mother and I both want a situation that's best for the child moving forward. I will continue to financially support my child until the circumstances change. I have no reservations signing the form, I'm just wondering if my signature is necessary considering the situation. Thanks for your perspectives.

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