How can I changed my son last name to mine?

You will likely need to provide *much* more information if you want a clear answer to your question. To attempt an answer, I am going to assume...

Can someone get in trouble for using another name as a birth parent other then their own?

Why don’t you contact some of us attorneys here and ask the cost, before deciding you cannot afford to adopt? Given the circumstances, the process...

How do how do I get custody of my nephew from DFCS?

When DFCS decides *not* to reunify a child with his parents, they are required to evaluate whether there is a relative of the child who is an...

How do I remove the father I thought was my sons father but is not?

It is not exactly clear from your question what your ultimate goal is. If your goal is to get the real biological father on the birth certificate,...

Child custody?

You need an adoption attorney in or near your county of residence. Email one or two of them directly and ask their prices. They can also explain...

Guardianship

If the original guardianship was issued in Ohio, where the child is physically residing, then you should repost this question for Guardianships in...

Is it legal to Chang birth certificate?

This is not an adoption issue. If your birth certificate is incorrect, you would need the help of an attorney to correct your birth record. You...

If your ultimate goal is adoption, then filing an abandonment charge will not meet that goal. In order to complete an adoption you would need...

I need to know about signing over my parental rights ?

If her husband is going to file a stepparent adoption, you can surrender your rights to the child as part of the adoption process. Once the...

Can my fiancee sign my 5 yrs old son's birth certificate or adopt him without me having to consent his birth father ?

It may be possible for your partner to adopt your son, but most (not all) judges would want you to be married for at least a year before filing the...