Can I change my son's name without having the consent of his father if he's not on the birth certificate?

Section 45.003 of the Texas Family Code says that you have to notify the father. Just because you have to notify him does not mean he has to agree....

Some states have "Youth In Crisis" proceedings, e.g. CT, but in Texas, there is no specific "Youth in Crisis" proceeding that I am aware of. If...

My husband is in jail, and can't pay child support off course, and the attorney General took all my money from my joint acct.

Contact the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) as soon as possible. Also, someone needs to file a motion to abate child support for your...

Can I marry a non-U.S. citizen by proxy? Do I have to be a resident of any of the states that allow it? Thanks.

No.

If i sign the saftey plan but the babys dad took him becaused he recently got married could his wife sign saftey plan

I know that attorneys are expensive and that CPS can be quite coercive, but never sign a safety plan without an attorney looking over it first. Did...

What can I do when CPS and the legal system fail the child and threaten to file charges on me?

You are not going to help anyone from jail, so the first task is for you to hire an attorney to find out where you stand regarding the accusations...

As a British Citizen in the U.S on an F-1 Visa, is it ok to marry my American fiance abroad in Africa?

If you are asking the marriage would be recognized in Texas, the answer is "yes." If you are asking if it is a good strategy to get married under...

We married in India in 1981 and have a legal civil marriage certificate certificate- is this valid proof of marriage in US?

Yes, although you might need to get a certified copy of the certificate if anyone is challenging the legality of your marriage. Worst case, you...

What forms do i need to file to change my child's name with out the consent of the father?

http://texaslawhelp.org/issues/family-law-and-domestic-violence/name-change

Name change

I would wait on the name change until you decide about the termination/adoption. That's because the adoption will give your child a new last name...