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You can try. You will have to start an adoption proceeding. It will go faster if the fathers go to court and give up their rights in front of a... Read Answer
If your fiance acknowledges paternity when the baby is born, that is all that is necessary.
Yes you and he can put his name on the birth certificate. And he can sign a form at birth accepting that he is the father
If the father puts his name on the birth certificate and you marry the father after the baby is born, he will be deemed to be the father, though he... Read Answer
Parental rights do not automatically terminate; they need to extinguished. This can be done by taking the father to court, or by simply having him... Read Answer
You will have to take him to court.
Generally speaking in Arizona if a biological parent has had no contact with, and has paid no support for a child for a period in excess of six... Read Answer
In Arizona this should not impact your child support, at least under a normal child support order.
He can sue to establish his rights, and obligations.
Unfortunately in Arizona there is case law that a man who signs the affidavit to put their name on a birth certificate can only take action to... Read Answer
And your lawyer is right. Ask the lawyer why.
The answer to your question in part hinges on whether or not the other biological parent remains in Arizona. If that parent does not reside in... Read Answer
You should consult with an experienced adoption attorney in your area. In Arizona the statute provide for the termination of a biological parent's... Read Answer
It would probably be wise to at least consult with an attorney about what your husband is proposing, so you know your rights and the risks with... Read Answer
In Arizona the statutes provide for the termination of the parental rights of a biological parent based upon several factors, including abandonment.... Read Answer
The short answer is no. It will not just go away. If the two of you reach agreements on how to resolve it, then you have to file a stipulation... Read Answer
If the mother and father will consent to a guardianship, it is really a matter of completing the paperwork and ensuring that all interested parties... Read Answer
The child support guidelines, and the child support calculator provide an adjustment to child support when you have other children you support that... Read Answer
I recommend you consult with an attorney in Arizona who can advise you regarding filing the appropriate motion to enforce and/or modify the current... Read Answer
If you were married during the time that it appreciated then yes it is.
Yes. Depends on respective incomes.
When a Court Orders it?