Since each state has its own laws governing such an action, it is hard to say without knowing where you live. There is however nothing quick about the process. Judges are not that open to letting either parent just "quit". Unless there is clear evidence that the parent is unfit, as in a convicted felon, chemical abuser, obviously child molester/abuser, etc... As far as expense, there are organizations that might help with the process and charge what you can afford. Most Family Law attorneys offer free consultations.
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Can you adopt your stepdaughter even tho she still has a biological father?
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.
Does a child have to know biological father for him to give up parental rights?
No. There is no requirement for the child to have to "know" the father for him to give up his parental rights.
Can my husband get parental rights when biological father is in jail?
With the approval of the court
Can the biological mother request relinquished parental rights if the biological father does not pay child support or make contact?
YOUR
Is Papa Smurf the biological father of all Smurfs?
No, he is just their leader and parental figure.
How can a stepfather adopt a child?
The biological father have to give up his parental rights in order for you to adopt.
If the biological father is not listed on the birth certificate what rights does he have over the child in the state of Texas?
A DNA test can prove if the biological father is actually the father. If it is proven he is the father, then he should have all parental rights as any other parent.
If you are on the birth certificate have raised the child for 10 years then find out you are not the biological father what are your parental rights?
Get a lawyer. You have a couple of ways to assert your parental rights.
Does the father have to pay child support even if he's not the biological father but has been there since the child was 2 months old?
No, it's clear he is not the father and therefor have no parental rights, he is the step dad. Only the biological parents pay.
Can child be adopted without biological fathers consent?
Yes, if a court terminates the biological father's parental rights on the grounds that he is an unfit parent, or the biological father fails to appear for hearings on the matter.
In Michigan can the biological father waive his parental rights and then the new husband of the custodial parent adopt the children?
yes
Can you adopt your step daughter?
If the biological father relinquishes his parental rights and the court agrees and allows the adoption to proceed.
When the biological father has sole custody and the mother has signed away her parental rights many years ago how does a biological father remove his name from his child's birth certificate?
he says i dont want your dam child
What rights does your husband have to his stepson?
Normally none. Though jurisdictions do vary. Marrying a child's mother gives a man no authority over children by a previous relationship. All paternal parental authority is vested in the biological father. If the biological father is dead, or alive and permits it, the stepfather can adopt the stepson and acquire all parental authority. Note that maintenance payments by the biological father will cease when a child is adopted.
Can a mother transfer her parental rights to her mother before offering custody to the child's father?
No, if what is meant is, can a biological mother of a child give custodial rights to her mother without the necessity of court procedure and/or the agreement of the biological father.
Can a non biological father adopt a child he is raising?
Yes, there are step parents who adopt their partners child but first the biological father have to give up his parental rights to the child or they have to be taken away by the court. Then you can apply for adoption.
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.
What is a surrogate father?
A surrogate father is a person who functions like a father to someone who is not his biological or adopted child. In other words, a surrogate father plays the role of father where a legal parental relationship does not already exist.
What if the father signed birth certificate and wants to have power over child out of wedlock?
The biological father does have parental rights but he have to petition the court for visitation rights and custody.
Can a father have his name added to a child's birth certificate if the mother agrees?
A child's biological father can have his name added to a child's birth certificate regardless of whether or not the mother agrees to it. If the biological father voluntarily relinquishes his parental rights and the child is legally adopted by another man, his name can be added to the birth certificate in place of the biological father.
How do you get Biological father to give up parental so child can be adopted?
Beg. If all else fails, steal the child
If you are adopted should your adoptive or biological father sign your wedding certificate?
If you are adopted, your biological father has no legal standing. And there is no requirement that any parent sign a wedding certificate. If you are underage, you may need signatures to obtain the marriage license and it would be the adoptive parent that would have to sign.
What rights step father have to punish a 13 year old boy for wrong doing?
A step-parent is mostly no different than a biological parent as they tend to take on the parental role even if your biological father is in your life on a regular basis.
Why does the alleged father need to terminate parental rights in Texas?
If a male is named as the father of a child when the couple are not married he cannot request the relinquishment of parental rights until paternity has been established. If the paternity test shows he is not the biological father, he can file suit in family court to be relieved of this financial and parental obligations. The same basic premise applies in the case of married couples with the exception that, the male is assumed to be the father unless only he contests the fact and he must be legally separated or divorced from the biological mother at the time of contestation.
If the mother has sole physical custody and shares joint legal custody with the father the two never married if the mother dies can her husband who is not the baby's biological father assume custody?
No, unless the baby's biological father relenquishes his parental rights, he would get custody of the child if the mother dies, not her husband. The biological father must sign his rights away to the mother's husband.
