i am getting married next sunday, i have a little boy. my soon to be husband wants to adopt him. does anyone know how to go about this? we live in indiana if that helps.
2006-08-19 08:47:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
his father is not on the birth cif
2006-08-19 09:28:20 · update #1
Well we live in NY so I am not sure if the laws, etc are different. However I can tell you that though we adopted two of our kids in different countries, we adopted them when we got back to the USA!!! We went through the County courts! : ) So try that, but I am sure you can also get help from an adoption lawyer, it would probably be worth it, to make sure it is all done right! Good luck! Congratulations to all of you, beginning a new family, how exciting for all of you! : )
2006-08-19 09:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no expert, but I believe the boy's father (if he is named on the birth certificate) has to agree to give up rights to the child. After that is done, your new husband will be able to legally adopt him. GOOD LUCK!!
2006-08-19 08:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by Ifeelyourpain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a father named on the birth cert, he needs to give up his rights and then your husband can adopt him.
Good luck.
2006-08-19 09:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dolphin lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋