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Can you adopt your stepdaughter even tho she still has a biological father?
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∙ 11y ago
Her biological father must give up his parental rights and consent to the adoption. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption.
Her biological father must give up his parental rights and consent to the adoption. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption.
Her biological father must give up his parental rights and consent to the adoption. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption.
Her biological father must give up his parental rights and consent to the adoption. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoHer biological father must give up his parental rights and consent to the adoption. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption.
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∙ 7y agoIt is certainly possible to do so. The specifics will vary depending on your location. I'd consult an attorney in your jurisdiction to find out what is required.
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How do you adopt your wifes child if the biological father is not a us citizen?
The biological father have to give up his parental rights or this will not be possible. If he is an illegal immigrant he can still have paternal rights in the US. Once his rights are terminated you can apply for adoption.
If the biological father has no rights do you need his permission when adopting the child when marrying the biological mother?
You need to see a lawyer. Look for "Legal Aid" in your state as they offer free or low-cost legal advice. If someone is the "biological" father, he doesn't adopt the child, it is his child. He is legally obligated (in the USA) to provide support (money) for the child's needs. The only exception is if the mother was married to another man at the time of the birth, then legally the husband is considered the baby's father (even if everyone knows and admits that the other man is the baby's biological father). If you're asking whether the biological father can be forced to take care of the child in his own house, the answer is "no" he can give up his parental rights to the child. If you're asking whether the biological father can take the child away from the mother and her boyfriend/husband, the answer is "maybe" if he can PROVE to a court that the baby's mother is unfit and he (the biological father) is a better parent. If the father WANTS to be involved in the baby's life even though the mother has a new boyfriend/husband, the father MUST be allowed to have visitation with his child. Not allowing him to see the child may cause the courts to consider the mother not fit to raise the child. Again, GET LEGAL ADVICE from a lawyer.
Do you have to file for custody of your child in order to get a court document stating you have sole custody?
No. If the other parent has not had his/her parental rights taken away by the court, he/she is still responsible for providing financial support for the child(ren).
If ex girl gets married do you still have to pay child support?
Yes. If the father and mother mutually agree to relinquish the biological father's rights he will not have to pay child support. However, most states will not allow this unless the new spouse is willing to legally adopt and provide for the child.
Can a child be adopted by step father if biological father is still alive?
Yes. And, in some states the child can inherit from both the biological parent and the adoptive parent. See the article at the related link. for more information
Stepdaughter wants to call you dad what do you do?
Congratulations! She has come to trust you and respect you enough to raise you to this rather important position in her life. While it may make you a bit uncomfortable, I think you might have a negative effect if you refused. It would be a good idea to talk to your wife about it, particularly ifshe still sees her biological father on a regular basis.
Does the biological father still pay support until the adoption is final?
Whether or not the biological father still pays support until the adoption is final depends on the state of residence and the agreement that is in place. Typically the answer is yes, he must still pay support until the adoption is final.
Will your name still go on the birth certificate of your wifes baby even if the biological father is there to sign?
no
If the father signs rights over to mother in state of Wisconsin does he still have to pay child support?
last i knew unless there is a step father willing to adopt the courts will not let you give up rights if there is a step father willing to adopt you will not have to pay child support
Does a biological father have the right to know medical issues if he lost custody of his child?
Yes, he is still the father. It's just that the child is not living with him.
If the biological father just got the order to pay for the child support and now the custodial perant's spouse wants to adopt the 2 year old till what moment does the father has to pay child support?
In most jurisdictions world-wide, adoption terminates the responsibility of the biological parent(s) to pay support. This is effective from the start of the adoption. Technically, it is effective at the instant the court order for the adoption is signed. While the adoption process is underway, but not finalized, the biological parent(s) is still obliged to maintain the child.
Can you still receive child support from the alleged father if another person's name is on the birth certificate?
No, the father on the birth certificate is financially responsible unless proven that he's not the father by DNA. About 12 years ago in the state of NJ The court ordered me to pay child support to the biological father (Dna test showed I was not the biological father) The court called me the psychological father so in the courts opinion I was her father. And like the biological Mother he also drank it away.
