2006-08-16 11:09:22 · 11 answers · asked by cyntandkids 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Well a couple is concidered legallly married after 7 years. Otherwise I don't think that is possible.
2006-08-16 11:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say that it's your girlfriends child so I am guessing you are not the father so there is very little you can do unless she and her family renounce the child and you go in for adoption but that is a long shot at best. Is the child in danger? is she a really bad mother , Does she do drugs etc. If so your best bet is to document as much as you can , take pitures if possible and go to child services you might not end up with the child but at least it would be safe.
2006-08-16 18:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by magicboi37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well depending on the state, you should go to family services at your local court house. if you are the biologincal fatehr of the child, it is easy. just a couple of paperwork and its done. if you are not, then that would be considered an adoption. if the biological father is not alive, again it would be easier. but if he is alive, he has to be willing to give up all his parental rights to the child and then you will go thru the correct paperwork. you do not have to be married for your children to be yours. if you dont want to deal with family services, get a good lawyer in this field. thus you can do it straight thru the court system without a lawyer also.
2006-08-16 18:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by lasalle_1986 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Step son went through this sooooo... depending on your state it goes something like this 1. If the biological father and his whereabouts is known he must first relenquish all holdings on the child 2. You must then petetion the childs family and the state for adoption rights 3. You and the childs mother must be legally married(common law is not the same in every state) check out the laws for your state(in AL you must present yourselves as man and wife, have bank accts in Mr. and Mrs., Legal Definition is you must (now get this)portend to be man and wife). 4. adopt the child through the legal process.
2006-08-16 18:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by call2fly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know exactly how it works but it has to do with you adopting the child through the courts and you singing the bith certifict of your wife or girl friends baby or childs, so that it states your the adopted father,even if the child is notg addopted, ps ask the leagle system about it
2006-08-16 18:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to have the father sign a paper giving up his rights, that he doesn't want to be a responysible parent.
2006-08-16 18:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by Wanna get down not the 1st night 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are the legal parent if you are the biological father. Get a blood test
2006-08-16 18:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
paternity test give the chid the name on birth certificate at hospital
2006-08-16 18:13:50 · answer #8 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask brad and angelina
2006-08-16 18:13:55 · answer #9 · answered by the person of toast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it is possible
2006-08-16 18:13:54 · answer #10 · answered by sara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋