QUESTION
terminating birth fathers rights with private adoption
Asked on Aug 12th, 2018 on Adoptions - Tennessee
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We are doing a private adoption and mother to be has an extensive protection order against dad. What do we do to terminate his rights or steps to take? She expressed concern and we are curious as well of the steps we should expect to take? This will all take place in Tennessee.
1 ANSWER
Before you can adopt, the father must agree to terminate his parental rights or at least be given the opportunity to object. If you can not find him or if he does not agree, there are procedures in place that you give him the opportunity to come into court to object and if he does not do so, then the adoption can go through. Feel free to call me and I will be glad to discuss this matter with you.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2018 at 6:35 PM