i put unknown father on birth certificate and he wants it changed. can he do that? its been 11 years
130260
yes but I think you have to go through the courts.
632671
Hmm, technically if his name is not recorded anywhere on anything legal, you could claim you don't know who her father is.\n\nThe court would publish a notice of the intent of adoption in the local papers for a few weeks, and if the father doesn't appear to object, then all goes through without a problem.\n\nIf you had acknowledged anywhere that he was her father, you would still have to notify him and get his approval, but I would just play dumb and say you don't know who her father is.\n\nUnfortunately even if the father doesn't visit the child, pay child support, etc. he still has rights in the eyes of the law.  Stupidest thing I have ever heard of, but oh well...
233286
I have the same problem in Pennsylvania.  The father needs to sign for the change on the birth certificate.  The only way around it is adoption.  \n\nMany people have their children go by their name while the birth certificate remains unchanged.  But you can't keep that a secret because things come up throughout life requiring birth certificates--like signing up for sports in school.  If you're not honest with your child, then you'll have a mess on your hands when they suddenly want to play soccer and you have to produce a birth certificate.  Then there's getting the driver's license, and employment.  Or graduating from high school with transcripts containing one name but the real name being different--makes applying to college a little difficult.  But the good thing is by then the child can change their own name on their birth certificate because they'll be 18.  \n\nYou're in for a mess of a lifetime.  There's so many things you can't do without another parent's approval.  For instance, you can't take then for vacation outside of the country.  You can't get a passport until they are 14 without the other parent.  And even then, some countries won't let you visit without a notarized letter.  I could go on and on.  \n\nMy advice to you is to find a new father and do an adoption based on abandonment.  Or find a trustworthy friend to become a notary.\n\n\nedited to add:  \n\nIF FOUND THE ANSWER!\n\n"(7) When only one parent petitions for a change of name of a minor child, process shall be served on the other parent and proof of such service shall be filed in the cause; provided, however, that where the other parent is a nonresident, constructive notice of the petition may be given pursuant to chapter 49, and proof of publication shall be filed in the cause without the necessity of recordation."\n\nhttp://www.namechangelaw.com/states/fla/florida.htm\n\nThen there's this offering solid advice to contact an attorney should you anticipate objections:  \n\n"During a proposed name change for a minor, the petition must be brought by both of the minor’s parents, or by one parent with the Notarized consent of the other. All adults who retain legal rights over the child must be given proper notice of the proposed action. Courts typically conduct hearings to determine whether the change of name is in the best interest of the minor and hear any objections which may be raised by interested parties. If you anticipate objections, our product should not be used. In such cases, consult a licensed attorney in your area."\n\nhttp://www.the-law-store.com/flornamchank.html
199711
Maybe your local child protective services agency can help you. They deal with this sort of thing all the time and can tell you what you need to do. \n\nI would get notarized affadavits/statements from anyone who has information about this man. Also, you can demand a DNA test if there is some doubt about whether he is the father.\n\nGood luck. It sounds like you are the best hope for these children.
513839
You would contact the birth certificates division and the hospital where you where born and from the city birth records division and if it's in New York you could contact them by email after looking them up on the internet, whereever you are at and request it from then, now if they charge anything for this or not i don't know for sure.
73542
I have been in the same situation as you.  My father wouldn't give me any information so I asked other family members what they knew especially the last name and where he lived.  I contacted him and he was glad to finally meet me. Talking will be awkward at first like meeting any new person but take your time and a bond will be formed.  Good Luck
619512
I doubt it! Unless you amend the original petition, which you need to do at least 10 days before court, sending a notice to the person if he has no lawyer, or to his lawyer!
517427
Are you in the military?  If so your dependent would be listed on your orders.\n\nIf not, a birth certficate should list you as the parent.  If the father was also on the birth certificate you may have more of a problem.  If you have not been to court to establish custody, they may view you as kidnapping your child.  \n\nWould need more detail to say for sure but if the father is on the Birth Certificate you may have to file court documents for custody or maybe a notarized letter may work???  Check with the US Embassy in Kuwait.\n\nAs for a document saying you've never been married, not sure there is such a thing.  Just because you have not been married in one state does not mean you weren't marrried in another.  You would need proof from all 50 states saying you haven't been married???
437987
Change of birthday can be validly made.  However, since it affects the age of a person, there must be a court special proceedings for this purpose and there must be a valid reason such as to correct the date.
153859
actually if his name is on there you can make him pay support.  Also you can not remove a name from the document it will be there for life.
559030
Anyone can sue anyone else over anything.  Would you prevail?  Probably not.  You don't have to sign a birth certificate or appear in court.  If the mother said you were the father, then you probably should see an attorney about taking a paternity test.  Then they will know for sure.  If you aren't, you can get your life back on track.  Of course if you are, be prepared to pay out over $10,000.  Good luck with it.
560528
if he has been out of there lives for a long time and you do not know where he is  you can file papers for adoption and place and ad in the paper where he was last know to be if you get no responce then you can go ahead with your plans
618856
Contact a family attorney. Chances are you can do a petition to the courts on grounds of Abandonment as it has been 2 yrs since they spoke to him so he hasn't been in their life but basically the judge would have to give permission to change their name.\n IN MD KY and GA 1 yr with no communication is considered abandonment
524916
Regardless of what state you currently live in, your husband would have to adopt them.  Then the birth certificate would be ammended to reflect him as their father.
468020
U cant, Will have to make a new ID, Just same the info, write it down etc..
549497
Yes, just pay £25 and get your name changed to whatever you wish. They will send you the document and you will need to keep them safe. However, the name in your birth certificate will remain unchanged.
436092
Move and if you have to change you name. by a disposable cell phone for the first year or use a digital phone connected to your computer like vonage.  Vonage works great BTW and they can't look you up through normal means. give your new number only to people, very few that you know you can really trust.  Have your name changed in a different county like up near the Canadian border.  Trade in you car and buy a new one of comparable value, for new plates in new county that name change occurs.  Rent under new name to establish credit for about 6 months moved to permanent place of residence apply for new social security card with new identity, chose a first name similar to yours so you can remember it an look up when someone calls it, train yourself not to flinch at your old name. color your hair for a year eventually get a passport, same for your son.  I do this for a living and you have to take identity change seriously, a screw up or two and you will be found.  You can always keep tabs on your ex through the Internet anonymously.