I am the only one listed on the birth certificate, will it be pretty easy for my husband to adopt her, he has been her "dad" for the last 3 years she is turning 4 this week.
her "sperm donar" has not had anything to do with her since she was born.
thanks so much
2007-07-07 11:53:11 · 5 answers · asked by 3 girls call me mommy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Legally, you have to make a 'good faith attempt' to contact the biological father if his identity is know. If you don't know where he is, there are rules about publishing your intent to give him an opportunity to respond. As a practical matter, If he has not been involved for 4 years, offer him the choice of allowing the adoption or paying child support. He will probably allow the adoption. The fact you are now married to someone else does not relieve him of the legal responsibility to support the child. Adoption does.
2007-07-07 13:21:29 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you have to terminate (even when not listed) the biological fathers rights, and then your husband has to petition the courts for adoption rights to the child. I would get ahold of an adoption lawyer (if youre spouse is military - he can go to JAG and they will be able to help him do the paperwork) and then it pretty much goes from there.
I hope this helps.
2007-07-07 12:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by three_angels_n_i 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The natural father would have to give up all parental rights to the child before the adoption could take place.
2007-07-07 15:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He files a petition with the court to do so, the same as he would to adopt any child. Go see an attorney to get the proceeding started.
2007-07-07 12:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easy, it has to go through the courts.
A lawyer can advise you.
2007-07-07 11:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Devon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋