QUESTION
How can I adopt my 2 year old grandson?
Asked on Mar 28th, 2014 on Child Custody - Rhode Island
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My daughter passed away and the father left when my grandson was 9 months old. He has been with us since birth.
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You will have to prove that father abandoned him and you will have to notify father of the action. If dad comes back and says he left because mom or you forced him away, that may get dicey. If, as is more likely, he just did not want to bother with a kid, then knowing that he will not have to pay child support may make everything go more smoothly. Regardless, I suggest you contact a local adoption attorney to help you through the process.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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File an adoption. The father will need to relinquish, but if he doesn't do so voluntarily, the court can terminate his parental rights. I suggest you get a lawyer to do this for you as the process is fairly complicated and any errors can invalidate the adoption.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:53 PM
You need an attorney. You may need to terminate dad's parental rights before the adoption.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:53 PM
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Most probably, but it would certainly be significantly easier if the biological father would agree.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:53 PM