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Originally posted by oniongrass
The least intrusive solution should be used. I agree there's a problem, and the state has a right to fix it.
Order the parents to change the children's names. If the parents do not comply, have the state assign new legal names to them. Done.
This is far less intrusive than removing children from the home. We are far too willing to remove children from homes. It seems like they look for opportunities to do that, rather than avoiding it, and that is deeply wrong.