I just turned 18 and my first name is missing from my birth certificate. At the time of my birth my parents were going through a really ugly divorce and my father made threats to my mother to get her to put me up for adoption. She decided not to and the hospital ended up releasing me without my first name. When my father found out what she did he was really mad and made bad threats. She was afraid and thought leaving it the way it was for the best to keep me safe. Anyway, now I am 18 and want to get a job and my social security card. My mother has been very ill so I am trying to take care of this myself. Should I get a lawyer to help me? I know that is not cheap, so can I take care of this myself? I would appreciate any advice or help!! THANK YOU!!