How can you legally adopt your girlfriends daughter when her father is not around?

Answer 1

if she puts it up for adoption or u marry her- if you adopt your girlfriends child that means she must give her to an adoption center- so unless she did that- no ---oh and besides- its impossible not to have a father

Answer 2

You have to show due diligence in trying to track down the father. This isn't a DiY project, you should speak to an attorney in your area who can assist you through this process. If you're adopting through the state, you need to be aggressive in making sure that the case worker has done this due diligence.

There would be a hearing to terminate the parental rights of the unknown father. Something like the article in the related links would need to be posted for legal reasons.

But again, this isn't a DiY project; talk to an attorney and/or your case worker.

Answer 3

You have to be married, have both biological parents consent and if the child is a bit older like 10 you will also need her consent.

Answer 4

You'll need a lawyer to do this; you should ask them what steps are needed.