Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Non-custodial Parent's Rights
I am an unwed mother. My son's father moved to a different state
before I gave birth and has not legally recognized my son or
offered financial help. My son is a pre-teen now, lives with me and
I am proud to say that he has my last name. I have allowed for the
father to see his son, under my supervision, over the years. Now
that my son is older what would happen if he becomes interested
in legally accepting the fact that he is the father? Would I have to
change my son's last name? Would he be forced to spend time
with his father? My son, although polite while he is in his father's
presence, has shown no interest in visiting him and staying with
him at all.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Non-custodial Parent's Rights
If his father files for paternity, then child support and health insurance would be addressed along with the child's last name, visitation, etc.
In Texas, if a father wants the child to have his name then the court will normally ordered it changed. In this case, since the child is 16, the court might not do it. The court would do it if the child wanted it done.
That is a very short answer to a complicated question.
Good luck!
Fran Brochstein
www.familylaw4u.com
713-847-6000
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