I am trying to change my 7 year old sons name from his birth dad's to
mine. BirthDad is fighting it and we will have to to trial for the
final decision.
In the meantime, as the Mother with full physical
custody, I have to come up with why I think changing his name will be
in the best interest of my son. I cannot use what has happened in the
past which I think is totally relevant but the Judge says it isn't.
I have very valid reasons including the fact that birthdad has
recently been let out of jail after being arrested for a sexually lewd
act with a child under 14. Besides this, Birthdad has only paid child
support when I've taken him to court for non-support. At each court
appearance he sobs how he doesn't get to see his son. I agree to let
him and we start waiting for the phone call. A phone call never comes
neither does a card or letter on Birthdays, holidays, etc. Today
birthdad told the Judge he doesn't want the sons name changed because
he made the child and thats his blood. He's neglegent if you ask me.
Anyways, the most important reason to change his name is my son has
asked for the name change.
I guess my question is, what would a Massachusetts Judge be considering when
deciding what is the best interest of the child? I was able to find
something online but its for the State of Arkansas
http://courts.state.ar.us/opinions/2001a/20010222/00-906.html
Your help is VERY appreciated. |
