Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

I want to change my 4 year olds last name to my last name (Im not married). His biological father signed the birth certificate and i only gave him his last name because we were planning on getting married at the time because of the baby. Now he hasnt seen him in 2 years and is over $6,000 behind in child support. He has a bad court record from burglary, drug charges to domestic violence and he cannot/will not find a job. He says he cares about our son but does nothing to prove it. I dont want my son growing up being known as his fathers son just because his last name. How do i go along with changing his last name in the state of ohio? I know if his father finds out (which i dont know how because I havent talked to him in 8 months and he keeps changing his phone number) he would not allow the name change.


Asked on 5/10/10, 2:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Kerpsack Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A.

I do not practice probate law; therefore, I am not going to be able to answer your specific question, nor will I be representing you. I urge you to consult immediately with a probate lawyer who practices in the county in which you and your son reside. Your local bar association may have a lawyer referral service that can provide you with the names of some lawyers near you who handle these types of matters. In the alternative, you may want to contact the Columbus Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (telephone number 614-221-4112; web address http://www.peoplesbar.org/findingalawyer/referral_form.php). I am sorry I cannot help you.

Bob Kerpsack

Phone: 614-766-2000

Fax: 614-766-2005

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Answered on 5/24/10, 1:06 pm


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