yah i think so how old is the child?
A step-father will not be able to adopt a child unless the father signs away his rights. You can take it to court and win the case.
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. He can sign over his rights but he would still be liable to pay child support. The only time he doesn't have to pay child support is if a stepdad wanted to adopt the child, then the biological father doesn't have to pay child support if he signs his rights away.
no, but he can't see links below Termination of parental rights does not terminate child support.
If what is meant by the term "legitimate" pertains to whether the father is responsible for supporting the child, then the answer would be yes. Once paternity has been established either by the signing of the birth certificate, a declaration of parentage or by DNA testing the father can be held responsible for support of the child and likewise he is entitled to petition for custodial or visitation rights.
Yes. He can change his mind right up until he signs the papers.
Generally, no.
The father doesn't have to sign over his rights for you to receive pubic assistance.His signing over his rights does not terminate his child support obligation.
yes
No. Once the legal papers are signed and filed, it is permanent The legal rights are terminated permanently and even if minds are changed, it is too late.
No, as he no longer has standing in the court.
Only if specifically named.
That depends on state law where you live. It can vary.
No. You would be signing away your rights to visitation. A parent generally signs away their rights in preparation for a legal adoption.
The two do go hand in hand.
Then unless the biological father is ok with this and signs his rights over, the new husband has no legal rights to the child.
A step-father will not be able to adopt a child unless the father signs away his rights. You can take it to court and win the case.