I have full custody over my son. My ex "sees" him everyother weekend. It took him 2 years to get a job and now that he has one he has made one child support payment. He now wants to sign over our son to my husband to be when we get married. We all agreed to this. My fiancee and I are scheduled to get married Jan. 29th of this year. I'm just curious as to what is going to happen next? What do I have to do to get this started? I dont know anything about adoption or signing a child over. I know I need to get a laywer and what not, I just want to know what to expect so I'm not shocked at anything. Any information you have would be much appreciated. If it helps I live in the state of Ohio.
2007-01-08 08:32:36 · 9 answers · asked by bbear20 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I do know in the state of Ohio for a man to sign over a child to a woman that woman has to be married.
2007-01-08 08:38:58 · update #1
As far as the Deadbeat dad goes, I want to get rid of him. He's a bad infulence on our son and he really isnt much apart of his life. My fiancee doesnt just say ok to this he really wants to adopt my son because he loves him like he was his own son. We have a son together and both of us want very much to have everyone to have the same last name. Its just important to us, makes it easier in school, with insurance and other legal things. This isnt just one of those were going to do it on a whim thing. This is something we have all discussed. My ex wants his parents to still be able to see our child and I have no problem with that. Is it true that if he signs off he has no say what so ever after that?
2007-01-08 08:42:39 · update #2
Its a shame that a father wants to "sign over" his child, but thats just my opinion, but to your question, get an attorney to make sure everything is all legal, for the last name change, any insurance benefits, and to make sure you have something binding, just in case yor ex later on in life wants to "sign in" back with his child. Remember, when the process is over and done with, many states will not enforce child support, so think about it. By the way, does your ex, plan or want to cut off all responsibility and communication with his child??? And last thought, who will benefit the most from this transaction???? Good Luck.
2007-01-08 08:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You dont say if any of it truly is in writing as in a written document declaring such or perhaps if it change into merely momentary custody. also you dont state even in the journey that your cutting-edge being pregnant is his or someone elses . not that concerns a lot btu will once you 2 do get to divorce courtroom. The choose might want to view the being pregnant from somebody else as irresponsible fairly after giving temp custody of your first to dad because of circumstances and then you get pregnant lower back. you should have considered the consequences of all this and that you may want to lose visitation because of it. You willprobably have alot of explaining to do to the choose right here and the suitable result's unknown right now. strong success
2016-12-02 00:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by minogue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wants to sign over his rights as a father to your fiancee? He must not love that child too much does he. You will have to be married first, and you will need a lawyer. Your new husband will need to adopt your son. I guess your ex doesn't want to pay child support anymore. Mine did the same thing, or at least tried to. Now the courts are forcing him to pay support.
2007-01-08 08:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by shell7024 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do not let this deadbeat off the hook. It's his child and he should pay support. Just because your fiancee says that it's OK with him doesn't change the LAW in Ohio. Call the local County Children Services for good advice.
2007-01-08 08:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
FIRST, get biological father to sign over his rights making baby dadless. THEN work on getting baby adopted by your soon to be husband.
But work on that signing over the rights. Nothing can be done before that is taken care of or if he changes his mind.
Adoption should be EASY after that...and maybe put in a clause that incase of divorce he (new dad) cannot seek custody of your baby.
2007-01-08 08:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by Lotus Phoenix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This deadbeat dad is just trying to get out of child support payments. Very sad for any child that there life means so little to a there dad that he would forfeit his parenthood all over money. You picked a real loser, thank god you got rid of him.
2007-01-08 11:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your ex agreed to give your future husband custody, then after the lawyer does the paperwork there shouldn't be any more problems. You should never have to deal with you ex-husband again.
2007-01-08 08:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by zil28ennov 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your ex probably thinks he will never have to pay child support if he does this, but he will still want to be a part of his sons life....
2007-01-08 08:36:16 · answer #8 · answered by lollipop 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have never had to deal with that issue about custody.you may find something here
http://family.findlaw.com/child-custody/state-divorce-laws.html
edit. you don't always have to get a lawyer. research and file your own motions.
2007-01-08 08:40:18 · answer #9 · answered by kissmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋