So I was wondering if my boyfriend( that has been raising my son since day one) can he adopt my son? Without me going through finding His Bio father and taking him to court?
2007-05-17 09:00:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Is bio on teh birth cert? If so then go for abandononment. But you'd have to tell him, only use his last known address on court papers. Thats all your required to do. It is HIS responsibility to keep you up to date on his address.
2007-05-17 09:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you'll need an attourney to find out what the laws are in your state and to see how to go about this.
Is the bio father's name on the birth certificate? My guess is that if the bio father is not on the certificate your BF can adopt him without consulting the birth father, but if he is on it there may be more you have to do to get the father to sign off on adoption.
Since the bio father has been completely out of the picture throughout his life you may have some options but you'd really need to check with a lawyer to find out exactly what your rights are.
2007-05-17 09:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Simple answer no. You must show the court you have made a hard effort to contact the biological father to sign off on his rights. I don't know how old your son is, but here the father has 2 years to claim rights to the child (if he does then he pays child support - visitation has nothing to do with it except he would be entitled to some visitation, just no way for you to force it). If you proceed without giving bio father a chance, then you are going to be in trouble with the courts and let yourself open to a lawsuit.
2007-05-17 09:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just depends on the laws of the state you live in ..In California if there is no child support paid or contact for over 2 years then the step father can adopt the child.... I am not sure if they contact the bio dad but I don't think under the circumstance they have options against the adoption....
2007-05-17 09:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by blahblah 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to be married to the intended father prior to the adoption, first of all. You also have to track down the bio father and try to give him reasonable notice of your husband`s intent to adopt your son. A lawyer will help you contact him and give him reasonable notice...
2007-05-17 10:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by lost2day 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your boyfriend cannot adopt the child unless you are willing to give the child up also. Unmarried persons cannot adopt a child together.
You have to give notice to the father if you know where he is or can find out with a reasonable effort. If you have no address, you will be required to give notice by publication.
You will have to go to court for the adoption in any event.
2007-05-17 09:10:37 · answer #6 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends what state you are in. If there has been a period of two years where he has no contacted him or you in any way shape or form and he knows your current addy and number then there is what is called the statue of limitations he loses his parental rights This is in Indiana. All you would have to do is cunsult a family lawyer who specializes in adoption. To find one in your state go to http://www.adoptionlawyeradvice.com/ they have some good ones there.
Any person can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a DAD!
2007-05-17 09:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kathie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should really think about someone who is JUST your BF adopting you son. If you split up he can fight you for custody and you wouldnt want to lose your son to a BF. Better get married first and then see about him adpoting. You may have issues with know what steps to take first....Find a good man...have a child. You may to be more picky when it comes to who you have kids with and who you give your kids to. If he is a goo father figure now then papers dont mean anything.
2007-05-17 09:10:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
If his name is on the birth certificate, no he has to be called to court for him to give up his rights. You may have to prove why you want your boyfriend to be your son's daddy.
Just remember anyone man can be a father, its takes a real man to be a father!
GOOD LUCK TO YOU THREE!
2007-05-17 09:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by PSYCHO DAISY MAE 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My friend did this, her husband addopted her son. in minnesota. they told her that she had to put an add in the papper and if her sons father diddnt respond in a certian time then he could addopt her son. I think the law might vary in different states.
2007-05-17 09:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋