Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

child name change, adoption

when my son was born 4 years ago, DHS established child support, insurance. His biological father's name is not on the birth certificate, but son was given his last name at birth, nor has he had contact with him since 1 week after birth. I now have a common law husband who wants to adopt my son. We plan on having Justice of Peace marriage done soon.

My question is: Do we have to notify son's biological father to change his name on the birth certificate or for adoption?


Asked on 8/01/05, 10:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: child name change, adoption

Yes to both questions.

Good luck!

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Answered on 8/01/05, 3:16 pm


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