My girlfriends ex has agreed to sign over his rights and we have always wanted him to. We are already a happy family with her daughter and my son. We are not married yet but I would like to know what my next step would to make this happen
2007-09-10 13:23:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adoption
Yeah, I agree with everyone else! You should get married first and then get a lawyer. Its great that you all have such a happy family! GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-09-10 13:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Chantile R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the court house and ask the circuit clerk for the procedures and papers to adopt your girlfriends daughter. Ask if it's necessary for an attorney. You will definately have to fill out paperwork, pay a fee and go before a judge. He can then terminate the fathers rights. Depending on the state procedures are different so it's best to find them out at the court house. You might also contact an adoption attorney who offers free consultations and ask these same questions. If he's willing it's just a matter of getting through the process. Best of luck.
2007-09-11 00:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Orion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think long and hard about this before you proceed. I would hate to see your girlfriend daughter hurt anymore by a quick decision to adopt. If it's right for everyone, talk to a lawyer. I might even be able to find a "ask a lawyer" forum online. Make sure the info you get is for you actuall state, I'm sure laws differ from state to state.
Good luck and I hope the best for you and your "whole" family.
2007-09-10 20:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Rocketmaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you need to get married, then you apply for the adoption. the courts will investigate and the child will be appointed a guardian atlitum(sp). if they find you a good father figure, the courts will grant the adoption. is she going to adopt your son as well?
2007-09-10 20:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the municipal mayor in your town or city. The mayor will help you go through all the adoption steps.
If he is busy, your church minister is a good possibility to walk you through the process.
He is just a phone call away!
2007-09-10 20:39:37 · answer #5 · answered by rudykint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most or all states says you must be married a couple years to do step parent adoption
2007-09-11 07:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with what ever you do get a lawyer or you will be sorry in the long run. its best for you and shouldn't cost too much have them quote prices before you hire them. take care and good luck
2007-09-12 22:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marry your girlfriend.
2007-09-10 20:30:38 · answer #8 · answered by michele 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See an attorney to help you through the process.
2007-09-12 15:15:33 · answer #9 · answered by StacieG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage, and then have an attorney, file the application in court.
2007-09-10 20:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋