Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
Adoption by boyfriend
My daughter is 11 yrs old and my boyfriend, who she
knows as her father have been together since she was
6 mnths old. Her bio father has no contact (prison)
neither physical or financial. Can my boyfriend
adopt her even though we are not married and must we
get the bio fathers permission?
Asked on 7/18/00, 6:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Debra Palomino
PALOMINO LAW FIRM, P.C.
Re: Adoption by boyfriend
You do need to obtain the permission of the bio father in order to have your daughter adopted. Once you have obtained his permission, and you and your boyfriend have married, then adoption proceeding can be initiated.
Good luck.
Answered on 9/12/00, 12:30 pm