christysanchez
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Texas
I have a child from a previous relationship, we were never married. My husband and I got together when he was 2. His biological father has been in and out of jail and has made no attempts to see him nor paid child support during the years. The child wants the step fathers last name. Is there a way I can do this without the father signing off or having a say in the son wanting this? He is not around to raise nor help pay for him. Even if he ever tries to establish a relationship the visitation is supervised due to his on going drug problems. What can I do about this? Isn't it abandonment? Please help.
I have a child from a previous relationship, we were never married. My husband and I got together when he was 2. His biological father has been in and out of jail and has made no attempts to see him nor paid child support during the years. The child wants the step fathers last name. Is there a way I can do this without the father signing off or having a say in the son wanting this? He is not around to raise nor help pay for him. Even if he ever tries to establish a relationship the visitation is supervised due to his on going drug problems. What can I do about this? Isn't it abandonment? Please help.