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Children Flying
Asked by L.M. from Nashville
on February 12, 2009
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do I need to present a birth certificate and social security card of my children in order for them to board a plane?
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- Hi L. You probably won't need the SSN, but you should definitely bring the birth certificate, especially if your child is close to and looks close to the age of 2. B...
- I've had people tell me that you had to but I've flown with my son, now 19 months, 4 times and never had to produce anything of the sort. They do require they have a ...
- Not unless you are leaving the country....and I think now that has to be a passport. When I traveled with my children last year I didn't. Unless rules have changed rec...
New Boyfriend Wants to Adopt Once We Marry
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on May 5, 2009
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I would like to know what the law says about adoption if the biological father is not named on the birth certificate. My boyfriend has said that once we get married, ...
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- If the father has no contact with the child for more than six months, he can be considered to have abandoned the child or you can just ask him if he would be willing t...
- A friend of mine went through this last summer. Her daughter's biological father had never seen her daughter, never been a part of their lives at all. When she marri...
- I am pretty sure that even if the bio father is not listed on the birth certificate if you know who he is that he needs to sign away his parental rights so that there ...
Another Question About Southwest W/ Children
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on August 4, 2009
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Southwest's site says I'll need a birth certificate for the baby & photo ID for the three & eight year olds. What the heck kind of photo ID does a child have & where a...
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- I've never needed a photo id but have frequently needed to show either a birth certificate or a shot record for my kids.
- Southwest did ask for proof of birth for my 4 month old two weeks ago. I gave them the hospital discharge form and that was sufficient. If you need a photo id, check...
- I was told to bring a birth certificate for each of my kids when we flew Southwest. My son was 5 months and my daughter was 3 years. My son was a lap baby and my dau...
Name Dilemma... Running Out of Time!
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 18, 2009
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I am having a dilemma regarding my son's last name. My son's father and I are not married, but are in a relationship of sorts, although a somewhat unconventional one. ...
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- Just food for thought, someone I went to high school with apparently used a different name in school than what was on her birth certificate. When she went to college ...
- If you only want to use one last name, it is traditional to use the father's last name. You could use your maiden name as part of his middle name for future uses.
- I know its a tricky situation, but personally, I'd go with allowing my son to use my last name. Chiefly because he lives with you full-time and you are his mother, an...
Help with Ex's Parents About My Son
Asked by L.H. from Chicago
on July 21, 2009
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Recently I got a message on Facebook from my Ex's mother. And I'm not sure how to go about this. Here's some background.
I dated my Ex for almost 4 years. I found o...
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- Are they going to lose interest again if Ex has a kid with someone else? I am usually a fan of supporting extended families and grandparents, but you also have to prot...
- number one, do not respond to this woman anymore. cut all contact. some day your son may want to know about his 'other' family, and when that time comes approach it in...
- Your son's father has not showed interest in signing documents stating that he is your son's father (on the birth certificate). Because of this he has no legal privli...
Am I Able to Change My Kids Last Name?
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on May 13, 2007
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I was curious as to if I am able to change my childs last name if I am given sole custody? Meaning say for example the kids fathers last name is Anderson and we got a ...
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- Hi, I agree with you, if the kids father hasn't been present in their lives for the last five years and you find someone who is willing to accept you and your kids, ...
- I believe you can not do that unless years go by and you can not get ahold of the man. My step son used his step dads name always and it was not changed legally until ...
- My kids are now teens but their father's rights were terminatied when they were toddlers. I thought about changing their names for safety but did not as I felt it was ...
Last Name Battle
Asked by A.E. from Davenport
on May 28, 2007
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So I am applying for Title 19 and WICC, and I was told that if I put down my boyfriend's last name as my daughters or put his name on the birth certificate they will g...
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- Yes, as far as I know they will. If the state is supporting you and your daughter and there is a father...they will go after him for child support and it will be paid...
- PUT HIS NAME ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE. If you are not entitled for any programs. Well join the real world. You and your boyfriend might have to get a job to support...
- I don't really know what title 19 is. But I was not married when I had my daughter, and it really depends on what his income is. I do know that I had both wicc and sta...
This Is a Big One
Asked by B.H. from Dallas
on September 9, 2007
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OK Moms... you've given me such great advice and info in the past, this is the first place I thought to ask this question.
My husband has a 16 y/o daughter from a p...
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- Hi B., What a great stepmom you are! I'm sure your whole family is in for some major adjustments but it sounds like you have the greatest attitude to tackle some of...
- Call Loveless & Loveless in Denton, TX. They do Marriage and Family Law and they are great. Vicki is the Legal Assistant, we went to school together, and she will te...
- You will be all this little irl needs. A loving mother and nurturer. As far as the legal process, I'm not sure. I would contact either Greg Abbot's office (which is th...
Adoption
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on July 6, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone has been through my situation and what did they do. I have a 16 year old daughter who is being raised by a man that is her "daddy" but not bi...
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- I highly recommend David Cole, as well. He covers all the bases and loose ends to make sure the adoption is done correctly and is permanent.
- In Texas you will need to legally terminate the parental rights of your daughter's biological father and then her daddy can adopt her. If you know her biological fath...
- This happened to me when I was 5. I know my mom had to get my biological father to sign the papers terminating his rights and then had the birth cerificate changed. If...
Birth Certificate
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on September 4, 2007
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Do you legally have to put the father's name on the birth certificate if you're not married to the father of the child?
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- Best to think this through carefully. Collecting child support will not be easy, should you ever need it, but if you don't want visitation hassles, it's the way to go...
- No, but if I were you I would really think it through. You should do what's best for your child, and you can't think about what's convenient for you. I went through th...
- Don't have to, and wouldn't worry about the child support thing either, it has nothing to do with the birth certificate. If you do want to collect, then they will est...
