My question involves name change laws in the State of: TN.
I am so frustrated ! I have looked all over the Tn. website and cannot find the information that applies to my situation.
My daughter has her father's last name and he has had a total of 1/16 years of relationship/visitation with her. She and I want the name changed.
He doesnt pay child support , call , visit , send gifts or anything any decent father would do. .......We have all agreed (accept the father) and want her name to be the same as my family but it's not my maiden name. Must we do an adoption , or can we just change the name ? Please help us !

