Once paternity has been established: 1) pay child support; 2) have reasonable visitation
Marriage by itself does not bring custody rights to non-biological children. Where the children go when the biological mother dies depends on who has custody, whether the non-biological father has adopted the child, whether the biological father wants the child, and on the laws of the state where all of this is happening.
If you're in the US, he has the same rights as any other father, because he is the legal father (biological is irrelevant at this point).
No, in order to have a step parent adoption, the birth father's parental rights must be permanently terminated.
If a father finds out he is the biological father of a child, he has as many rights to the child as the mother does. He can take the mother to court for custody or to set up a parenting plan.
Since the biological father did not sign the birth certificate, he has no legal rights to the child unless he wants to pursue them through means of a paternity test which he would have to pay for.
Then unless the biological father is ok with this and signs his rights over, the new husband has no legal rights to the child.
In New York state, a non-biological father can voluntarily give up his parental rights through a legal process called "adoption by estoppel." This allows a non-biological father who has acted as the child's father to relinquish his rights and responsibilities. However, it is recommended to consult with a family law attorney to navigate the specific circumstances of your situation.
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.
In the state of Illinois, a biological father cannot give up his rights to the mother, but he can sign over his rights to another male. For example, a step father
No he does not.
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.
He would have all of the rights that a biological father has. If he was not the biological father, then his name should not have been put on the birth certificate in the first place, unless he adopted her and the birth certificate was changed.
No. There is no requirement for the child to have to "know" the father for him to give up his parental rights.
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No. The person adopting a child does not have to be legally married. If that were the case, only married couples would be able to adopt.
No, as a biological parent, you should be entitled to more rights than any non-biological guardian, especially if you have partial custody, or visitation rights.
Marriage by itself does not bring custody rights to non-biological children. Where the children go when the biological mother dies depends on who has custody, whether the non-biological father has adopted the child, whether the biological father wants the child, and on the laws of the state where all of this is happening.