Cleveland, TN asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Libel & Slander for Tennessee

Q: My name isn't on the birth certificate, does not have my last name, mother has full custody, and i dont see him. Help?

His mom has full custody, she wouldnt let him have my last name even though we agreed if it was a boy i got to pick the name but when we found out it was a boy she wouldnt let pick the name against out agreement therefor i never signed the birth certificate. She let her at the time ex boyfriend pick his name but would not let me have any say in his name at all. Please help i really need it. And i have been told parents that are clinicly diagnosed pshycotic arent suppose to have children living with them, is that true as well?

1 Lawyer Answer
Marjorie A Bristol
Marjorie A Bristol
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: It sounds like you need a lawyer to help you establish paternity and potentially seek custody of your son. If you prove through DNA that you are the father, the court may order that the child has your last name.

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