Legal Question in Family Law in California

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this may not be over. You will not be able to change your girls' last names that easily. My experience has been that even in situations such as you describe, the Courts are reluctant to terminate a parent's right without allowing him to seek counseling and "rehabilitate" himself. They may even point out that he didn't molest his own daughters, although to me anyone who is willing to cross the line and touch a child would likely not be concerned about being related to the victim. Be prepared. Hopefully he will just drop off the face of the earth, but I don't want you to be blindsided.