Q: How do I change my child’s name if I do t know who the father is?
The man I thought was my child name is not the father. Paternity test confirmed that and he left . I am in a relation an that man has raised my child since he was approximately 5 months old. How do I change my sons name. If I do not know who the father is. I traced the time line and only came up with a one night stand and I didn’t even know the person name. I have filed with the cour to change his name, but they said something about serving the father papers. But I don’t know who that is. What and how do I proceed.
A:
The court will likely want to appoint what is known as a publication attorney for the unknown father. Some courts will require you to file a motion for that and pay that attorney's fee.
Courts are not allowed to give you legal advice. So, you will have to research how to do it or you will need to hire an attorney to assist you.
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