Can I get an absent father's name removed from a birth certificate?

[nsrc76]

My son's biological father has had no contact with him since he was less than three months old which was over a year ago. I am my child's sole provider for all needs, including financial. We were never married and I now live in another state. I have tried to contact him to see if he would voluntarily be removed and relinquish any parental rights, but I cannot track him down. He is a drug addict, has been in and out of jail, and is currently a fugitive, actively avoiding law enforcement.

 

[Just Blue]

My son's biological father has had no contact with him since he was less than three months old which was over a year ago. I am my child's sole provider for all needs, including financial. We were never married and I now live in another state. I have tried to contact him to see if he would voluntarily be removed and relinquish any parental rights, but I cannot track him down. He is a drug addict, has been in and out of jail, and is currently a fugitive, actively avoiding law enforcement.

What state?

 

[Zigner]

My son's biological father has had no contact with him since he was less than three months old which was over a year ago. I am my child's sole provider for all needs, including financial. We were never married and I now live in another state. I have tried to contact him to see if he would voluntarily be removed and relinquish any parental rights, but I cannot track him down. He is a drug addict, has been in and out of jail, and is currently a fugitive, actively avoiding law enforcement.

Why do you feel the need to do this? What is your goal?

 

[nsrc76]

What state?

Virginia

 

[nsrc76]

Why do you feel the need to do this? What is your goal?

1. There’s absolutely no reason for him to be on the birth certificate considering he is not a father in the slightest bit
2. I need his approval for certain things (like getting a passport) solely because he is on the birth certificate

 

[Just Blue]

1. There’s absolutely no reason for him to be on the birth certificate considering he is not a father in the slightest bit
2. I need his approval for certain things (like getting a passport) solely because he is on the birth certificate

How old is the child? Where do you want to bring the child (what country)?

 

[nsrc76]

How old is the child? Where do you want to bring the child (what country)?

He just turned 2

 

[Just Blue]

Also...Is there any court orders? Custody or Support? If so...What state is it in?

 

[Just Blue]

He just turned 2

What country do you wish to bring this 2 year old to?

 

[nsrc76]

Also...Is there any court orders? Custody or Support? If so...What state is it in?

I’m planning on going ti Australia next January for a month and obviously would be taking him with me. There has never been and court involvement because like I said, there has been absolutely no contact in well over a year. He’s just gone and I can’t track him down.

 

[nsrc76]

What country do you wish to bring this 2 year old to?

Australia for a month

 

[Just Blue]

I’m planning on going ti Australia next January for a month and obviously would be taking him with me. There has never been and court involvement because like I said, there has been absolutely no contact in well over a year. He’s just gone and I can’t track him down.

I suggest you consult with a Family Law Attorney in VA to determine what to do.

 

[Ohiogal]

You don't get rid of dad on the birth certificate because you and he don't agree now.

 

[Shadowbunny]

1. There’s absolutely no reason for him to be on the birth certificate considering he is not a father in the slightest bit
2. I need his approval for certain things (like getting a passport) solely because he is on the birth certificate

Legally and until a court terminates his parental rights, he IS the father.

 

[Just Blue]

Australia for a month

Is this the issue? Is Australia your home country?