How can I terminate the rights of my child’s father and move it to my husband?

Generally, before a child becomes eligible for adoption, the non-custodial parent must terminate their parental rights to the child. Either the parent can sign a legal waiver, abandoning their rights to the child or the court can determine that the parent is unfit due to neglect, abuse, death or abandonment. In order to start the adoption process, a party must submit a petition to the family or juvenile court. Be sure to file the petition in the county in which you reside, where the child was born or where the child is currently living. Upon approval, transfer of custody will be granted to the petitioning stepparent. The stepparent must be married to the child's biological parent for at least six months before they will be granted a full adoption. Communication of information by, in, to or through this Web site and your receipt or use of it (1) is not provided in the course of and does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship, (2) is not intended as a solicitation, (3) is not intended to convey or constitute legal advice, and (4) is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney. You should not act upon any such information without first seeking qualified professional counsel on your specific matter. The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon Web site communications or advertisements.