If my soon to be husband wants to adopt my children what do we need to do?

Answer 1

See an attorney. And the childrens father must give consent.

Answer 2

I am an adoptive parent and a step-parent. Here is all I know about step-parent adoption.
State laws on stepparent adoptions vary. Most States have a streamlined process for adoptions by stepparents whereby the judge hearing the adoption petition has the ability to dispense with the requirement in State laws for an adoption home study. Some States, however, will not approve a stepparent adoption unless the custodial parent has been married to the stepparent for 1 year or longer.

When a stepparent wishes to adopt a stepchild, the child's parents (the stepparent's spouse and the noncustodial or absent parent) are usually both required to consent to that adoption. In consenting to an adoption, the noncustodial parent relinquishes all parental rights and responsibilities, including child support. If the noncustodial parent objects to the proposed adoption and refuses to consent to it, State laws may prevent the adoption from proceeding.

Some State adoption laws specify special circumstances under which the noncustodial parent's consent is not required. Other States have made special provisions in their adoption laws to allow stepparent adoptions to occur, even over the objections of the noncustodial parent, in cases where the noncustodial parent has failed to maintain communication with the child for a specified period of time.


Here's a link to more info about stepparent adoption
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/pubs/f_step.cfm

Here is a link to search statutes by state for issues related to child adoption. Results will provide summaries of State statutes (and full text of laws, in some cases).
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/legal/statutes/search/index.cfm

Answer 3

If there is an ex in the picture you will have to have his agreement to give up his parental rights and sign papers for the adoption. Also home services will come and do a home visit/interview to make sure a good environment (ironic as the children are already in that environment) and interview you, your husband to be and possibly the children. They will also investigate finances. Once this is complete, court, bucks and then done deal. good luck!

Answer 4

you need to check your state laws, but where i live, you have to file it in court. then it is run in the paper for a period of time. the natural father is notified if able (i.e. he's not in jail, out of state, etc.). it's then set for court, and if the father finds out, he can contest it. you should have a very stable relationship for a certain period of time, or the court looks at that as not being in the best interest of the children. it can get pretty complicated. if the natural father isn't around, or has nothing to do with them, this is also taken into consideration. the longer he's absent completely, the better, or if he's on again off again. contact a lawyer to see what your state's laws and requirements are. sometimes you need to be married a certain length of time, also. if you can't contact a lawyer, try asking for information from family court personnel as to what the requirements are. good luck!

Answer 5

You will need an attorney. First, your childen's father(s) must give concent, OR have his (their) parental rights terminated (if a man pays support and visits his kids, this cannot happen). Then, your new husband can adopt them. The fee is different in every state.

Answer 6

Get in touch with Brad & Angelina ASAP.

But on a more serious note, start searching for adopting agencies that you would be serious about to find your ideal kid. Or you could also find an adopting agent to make your search easier.

Answer 7

it depends on how old your children are and if your ex husbund or boy friend wants to see your children or if he sees them,if your ex does not see his children he wont have a say but you will need his permission first if his name is on the birth certificate if his name is not on the birth certificate then you wont need his permission and the normal adoption papers can be filed by you and your current partner,these papers can be obtained by the local law courts and you can have them filled out

Answer 8

Go to your court house get the information get a lawyer I'm not sure about getting the fathers consent b/c sometimes the father has no say so!

Answer 9

depending on the age of the children make sure it is something they want as well as all the other advice already given

Answer 10

all states vary in this and the only way to truly know is to call your local human resource office. they can answer all your questions and tell you what all you need to make this happen.