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Would I start the process of signing over his right to my husband so he can adopt her do or we have to be married for a certain amount of years?
Asked on Jun 22nd, 2016 on Child Custody - Washington
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I have an 8 year old daughter. Her biological dad has never seen her or had interest in being in her life. He does pay child support but that's about it. I have been married with my now husband for 3 years.
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If your husband wants to adopt the child, he needs to file a petition for a second parent adoption. As part of that, there will be either a voluntary termination or a termination hearing to terminate the father's rights (along with his duty of support). I suggest you find a lawyer. In the adoption process, you will have to have a home study so the court has a basis to grant the adoption.
Answered on Jul 22nd, 2016 at 11:45 AM