It sounds like legally changing your name back is required in this circumstance. .

No, you have no right to control your wife. She's a grown up and can make her own decisions. .

I would suggest using a parenting app for all communications. There are several good options. You will need a court order as I'm sure the ex will...

Congrats on your sobriety. For the visitation case you need to file a motion with an affidavit. I would suggest that you agree to start slow and...

You should repost under Ohio to get the best results since that's where the child is. In Kentucky, you cannot just sign over your rights. There...

Without more info the only recommendation would be to go get her and get her and you in therapy. ...

Generally speaking a divorce is not typically confidential. You should be able to ask for the file and look at it.

100% depends on you. Comply with everything they want and don't backtrack. ...

You should be okay, however, when you do want to change it you will probably have to go through probate, since the decree would be old.

Assuming that you have informed Dad that you no longer want the current (undocumented) agreement and that you are going back to the court schedule....