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If Father has had nothing to do with child and mother gets married to another man can that man adopt the child?
The father would need to legally give up his rights to the child or the court would have to take them away in order for the new husband to adopt the child.
In GA if a father has nothing to do with his child and isn't on the birth certificate does he have to sign his rights away for another man to adopt the child?
I know in Montana that if there is another party to adopt the child, that the mother has to contact the biological father in several ways even if he is not listed on the BC. Either by newspaper in the law section, or written letter. And if the father does not respond, then it means you have giving up your parental rights, and the child is able to be adopted.
What are the Colorado laws on signing over your parental rights?
In Colorado, a parent may not sign over their parental rights unless there is another spouse available and willing to adopt the minor child. This means, if a father wants to sign away his rights to his child that the mother's new husband must be willing to officially adopt the child.
Can you adopt an illegal alien?
Yes, you can adopt an illegal alien. The parents of the child have to give up all parental rights over the child.
How does someone voluntarily give up rights to a child?
You have to find someone to transfer the rights to, ie, someone who will adopt the child and then be responsible for him/her.
Can teen parents sign over rights to their child to another teen couple?
'Signing over their rights to a child' sounds like adoption here. Most states have laws set about who can adopt. Usually people over the age of 25 and / or married couples. Not to say that you cannot adopt under the age of 25, but I do believe that you must be at least 18 to adopt a child in some states. Minors under the age of 18 are not considered adults, and therefore cannot adopt children.
Can a woman's boyfriend or husband adopt her children with out having their father give up his parental rights?
The child's father is going to have to give up his rights first. You cannot adopt a child, if both parents do not agree.
Can a stepfather adopt a child with out the father ok in AZ?
No, in order to adopt someone elses child the parent have to give up their parental rights or the court have to take it from him.
As a step parent do you have rights to an unadopted child?
No as a step parent you have no right to your partners child unless you adopt them.
If a mother signs over her parental rights can the fathers wife adopt the child without her consent?
If a biological parent gives up their parental rights, then the spouse of the other parent is able to adopt the child. The parent who gave up their rights has no say in the matter.
Does the biological father of your wife's son have rights if you want to adopt your wife's son?
Yes, he has rights and if you want to adopt this child he would have to relinquish his rights to you. Go see an adoption attorney and he will best guide you.
As a step parent do you have any rights to an unadopted child?
As a step parent you do not have rights to your partners children unless you adopt them.
