Name change without consent from non-custodial parent

[not2cleverRed]

We are not using our attorney for this matter.
Their father has discussed terminating his rights and allowing a step parent adoption through text messages. However, he changes his mind often. The name change will be helpful to my children who express that they are tired of explaining why their name is different and are embarrassed to say who their real father is.

This is the stupidest reason to do this.

Your children's father isn't a famous criminal... And even if he were famous, most people have the attention spans of gnats. It's hard to keep track of all the scandals with the ever new evolving dramas.

They can wait until they're 18 and change their name.

 

[Just Blue]

This is the stupidest reason to do this.

Your children's father isn't a famous criminal... And even if he were famous, most people have the attention spans of gnats. It's hard to keep track of all the scandals with the ever new evolving dramas.

They can wait until they're 18 and change their name.

Agreed. Many children have different last name then a parent. My youngest does and she has never been quizzed by others regarding her name.

 

[stealth2]

The name change will be helpful to my children who express that they are tired of explaining why their name is different

Realistically... In this day & age, it is not at all unusual for children to have a different last name from their mother. I seriously doubt that there are many people asking why your children do - no one really cares. And... their name is different due to your choice to take a different name.