QUESTION
How do I go about removing the rights of one parent so another can adopt?
Asked on Apr 15th, 2016 on Child Custody - Washington
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My husband wants to adopt my daughter. Her biological father has agreed since it has been 7 years since he has seen or talked to her. My husband has been in her life for the past 8 years. How do I go about taking away his rights so that my husband can adopt?
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When your husband files a petition for adoption, the bio father can either voluntarily sign a relinquishment or your husband and you (you would be the co-petitioner) can ask the court to terminate his rights. It is a typical part of adoptions. If the court does not terminate and he doesn't relinquish, then the adoption can't take place.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 5:03 AM