My wifes son is currently with his grandfather who has legal custody of the boy. Now we have problems with him like he drinks and passes out while he is suppose to to be watching him. Anyways the father is a drug user and currently in prison and has been in and out for some time. My wife says I can not attempt to adopt him cause the father has legal right I say non sense since he is a Drug User and convicted felon I can easily adobt my step son and this Grandfather and Father issues will be solved AM I RIGHT? Or is my Wife right?
2007-06-15 17:48:24 · 4 answers · asked by nilafied 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well, you both are, you can take the father to court and show that he is unfit, and that you want his parental rights taken away or you may even just ask him he might just sign away his rights so he doesn't have to worry about child support. The same with the grandfather CHILD PROTECTIVE SE VICES should be called right away so that they can investigate him for abuse and negelice, but she is right it won't be a easy fight, you can even ask the grandfather he may just give full custody, but the small thing which you haven't asked her is why she doesn't have custody, that is where your problem may lie. Good luck to your family
2007-06-15 17:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by eeyore6838 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it but I think she's right. I'm not saying that he deserves to be the father but unless his rights have been terminated by the court you can't adopt him. If her son is with someone who is unable to care of him due to alcohol or substance abuse then get children and family services involved. Most states have a central "hot line" number you can call. Make the report and get the child out of that home. It will then be up to the state to prove that the grandfather is unable to take care of him due to neglect. As long as the boy's father (I didn't say dad) maintains contact at least every six months it will be tough to terminate his rights. Good luck
2007-06-16 01:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by Tater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His father, no matter where he is must sign off his parental rights. Have you and your wife contacted him? I'm confused as to why in this situation her son was put with an old drunk instead of his mother.
2007-06-16 00:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right. Prisoners dont have the same rights as normal civilians. I suggest you contact your local Family and Child Service and double check..
2007-06-16 00:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋