My husband has full custody & the mother has visitation. We have talked to her about me adopting & that we would have something drawn up that she would still have visitaion rights the same as now but would not have to pay child support & all that. The more she gets her life together the more hesitant she is about it. She lives in another state, has not kept regular contact, does not pay health insurance(which she is suppost too), might see her child once a year, & has been in & out of rehab & she has not lived with her in a little over 3 yrs. I love her like she is my own. I'm here for her everyday. I do everything that a mother should do for their child for her & my biggest fear is that god forbid something happen to my husband & this woman takes her away from me just so she could get a check every month!! I mean lets be honest here I am the one raising her I feel like I should have some rights to her. She is family, she has a big sister & a little brother here..she is my baby girl
2007-10-20 05:41:30 · 4 answers · asked by ryeeeeit 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
To Llani: If she was in her right mind the father would NOT have custody!! Trust me, she is not someone my husband & I openly discuss in front of our children. I know I am not her real mother & she knows that also. If something ever happen to her daddy I just want what is best for her & hate to break it to you the natural mother is not always the best choice! I want her mother be in her life & I don't push her away if anything I have made it easier for her to have contact & see her. Which is something her father shyed away from because of previous incidents. I'm sorry about your situation...I think you have some unresolved issues & maybe should talk to someone about it. But the way I see it a child needs to be with someone who loves them, will keep them safe, & take care of them in every way & face it sometimes the natural parent is not up for the job!!! You should be glad your stepmom wanted you because obviously your "real" mom didn't or you would have seen her more then 10 times!
2007-10-20 07:53:53 · update #1
yes as i am legal gaurdian to my wifes daughter, her dad isnt in her life but the judge said yes even though they are paying support if they are under your roof or you adopt. now if you adopt natrual parent dosent have to pay suport its all on you now . the law changes from state to state so look into that also.good luck i admire you
2007-10-20 05:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by msg1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 04:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by doughtry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My husband has full custody & the mother has visitation. We have talked to her about me adopting & that we would have something drawn up that she would still have visitaion rights the same as now but would not have to pay child support & all that. The more she gets her life together the more...
2015-08-07 16:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was considered legal guardian (and responsible for) my wifes children without adopting them. I signed all school and medical paperwork when needed.
2007-10-20 06:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well MSG1 tagged that right on the nose.
2007-10-20 06:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by Nick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋