Mom changed sisters last name and still took child support from biological dad

[GratefulJessie]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mass

My mother changed my younger sisters last name when she was 9 and claimed biological dad's name not on birth certificate,(restraining order back in 87).. Yet she collected child support still, and never told my biological dad. What can he do ? It's been years of abuse from her, and I want to help him.

 

[xylene]

I think seeking therapy for abuse you suffered would be a good start.

 

[Silverplum]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mass

My mother changed my younger sisters last name when she was 9 and claimed biological dad's name not on birth certificate,(restraining order back in 87).. Yet she collected child support still, and never told my biological dad. What can he do ? It's been years of abuse from her, and I want to help him.

This is one of the injustices that cannot be fixed. Sorry.

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mass

My mother changed my younger sisters last name when she was 9 and claimed biological dad's name not on birth certificate,(restraining order back in 87).. Yet she collected child support still, and never told my biological dad. What can he do ? It's been years of abuse from her, and I want to help him.

Why would she have to tell your biological dad? Why do you think it matters what the child's last name is? Why are you getting involved in your father's business?

 

[Zigner]

This is one of the injustices that cannot be fixed. Sorry.

While I agree that nothing here can be "fixed", I'm not convinced that any injustice has occurred.

 

[Silverplum]

While I agree that nothing here can be "fixed", I'm not convinced that any injustice has occurred.

I appreciate your point. "Perceived injustice" is much more accurate.

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mass

My mother changed my younger sisters last name when she was 9 and claimed biological dad's name not on birth certificate,(restraining order back in 87).. Yet she collected child support still, and never told my biological dad. What can he do ? It's been years of abuse from her, and I want to help him.

Frankly, it's not your legal business.

Out of sheer curiosity, how do you know who is or isn't her biological father?