Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Type your question here...I am 16 years old and i live in the state of texas. In 1994 my bio. Father made an attempt on my life. In 2005 he faced the charges for the charges but got a plea bargin. He owes my mother $50,000 in child suport. I have not seen or heard from him since i was a baby.(he has been released from prison and disapered he has no job there for he is not using his S.S.# we dont know where he is and we dont know if he knows where we are. he has many sever mental conditions, addictions, and is very violent.)

I have a step father whom i consider nothing less then blood family. I am forced to carry my bio.'s last name and i want no part of it. I want my name changed to my "step" fathers name. Can you help me?


Asked on 9/30/09, 2:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, there are a few options which may be available to you. Some of the options might include things from a name change to setp-parent adoption. You need to contact a law firm to fully discuss those options. If my law firm can assist you with this legal issue or any other legal matter, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange for an initial consultation.

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Answered on 10/05/09, 4:22 pm


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