A Name Change For A Child

[moorishexecutive]

Here is my situation. My son lives in the state of Texas, his mom has married and my son has my last name, a name which ties him to his nationality and blood line, my son is 8 years old. His mother thinks that she can just go into court, in the state of Texas and file paperwork for a change of name. My son was born here in the state of Michigan, my question is does Texas have jurisdiction to hear her affidavit or does she have to come back to Michigan in order to do so? Keep in mind that ones last name is what entitles ones to being heirs. To change my sons last name would be like cutting his throat. She does not understand the "artificial creation", nor does she understand why I never applied for a SS# for him either. She is doing this to be spiteful, she has sense applied for a SS# without my consent. My son lives with me in the summertime and returns home to Texas in the fall. There is no child support order and I send my son FRN's on a monthly basis. So there is no evidence of neglect on my behalf. I'm trying to protect my son's best interest and no court can tell me what that interest is because the courts did not authorize me to make a baby but God only has that power and my oath is to God to be sure that my son is prepared early with instruction and that his mind be season with the maxims of truth. Who has jurisdiction, is it where she files or is it in the county where the birth record is on file? I'm searching for some answers............I have a plan but I need more ammunition.

[RickA]

Some questions. Was there a legal separation? Did the separation occur in Michigan?

If there was a legal separation and it took place in Michigan, I would think any matters arising afterword would have to be dealt with in Michigan.

This is simply asking questions.

[moorishexecutive]

Originally Posted by RickA

Some questions. Was there a legal separation? Did the separation occur in Michigan?

If there was a legal separation and it took place in Michigan, I would think any matters arising afterword would have to be dealt with in Michigan.

This is simply asking questions.

Her and I have never been married, we just have a child together. I'm assuming, for the lack of not knowing for sure that because his "straw man" is registered here in Michigan, she would have to file here.

Do you have receipts (evidence) that you support with FeRN's?

Do you have joint custody or is the summer thing kinda just an off the record agreement between you and the mother?

These would be important answers, to determine a possible course of action.

Henry Franklin

BTW, a name is not what gives you rights. God is who gives you rights, and knowing who you really are (regardless of what name you have) is the key to access to those rights.

You seem like if the child does not have your last name, it will damage him. While I surely side with you on wanting it to remain as is, and as a father would be outraged if this happened in my life, I know that knowledge of the truth can set a man free.

The name thing is worth fighting, but you can establish that the child is of your lineage by your testimony.

Ask the court to order a DNA test, if you want to. There are all kinds of ways to go about this.

It may be possible to ask the court to award you custody, since changing his name may emotionally damage him.

(Just thinking out loud)

Henry Franklin

[moorishexecutive]

Thanks for your response, you as being a father yourself can imagine my state of mind. My son is my future, literally. There is no joint custody record between the mother and I and yes, I do have records of support with FRN's as well as records of summer custody support over the past 5 years. I think a DNA test would be a great way to show my obligation as it being my duty to teach and guide him, as it is my parental obligation to God. The actions of the mother, with the name change issue, is confusing my son and starting to effect his schooling because at 8 yrs old he understands the significance of his name and the connection to me. So I think when all the information comes full circle, the mother will have put herself in an unstable situation. I can only teach my son what I know. My son's security in the future lies in his name. So if the courts and the mom wants me to prove that, then I will oblige them in doing so.

Originally Posted by HenryBowman

Do you have receipts (evidence) that you support with FeRN's?

Do you have joint custody or is the summer thing kinda just an off the record agreement between you and the mother?

These would be important answers, to determine a possible course of action.

Henry Franklin

BTW, a name is not what gives you rights. God is who gives you rights, and knowing who you really are (regardless of what name you have) is the key to access to those rights.

You seem like if the child does not have your last name, it will damage him. While I surely side with you on wanting it to remain as is, and as a father would be outraged if this happened in my life, I know that knowledge of the truth can set a man free.

The name thing is worth fighting, but you can establish that the child is of your lineage by your testimony.

Ask the court to order a DNA test, if you want to. There are all kinds of ways to go about this.

It may be possible to ask the court to award you custody, since changing his name may emotionally damage him.

(Just thinking out loud)

Henry Franklin