Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Child custody/adoption

I serparated from my boyfriend and I have our 3 yr. old, he has made only one call to us in a year. I am now married and my husband wants to adopt my son. Can we claim abandonment and terminate the bio-father's rights. Do I have the right to refuse visitation to his father because of his criminal/drug abuse hisory? Can my husband still adopt if it is contested?


Asked on 12/11/07, 5:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Monica Donaldson Stewart Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

Re: Child custody/adoption

Thank you for your inquiry. Your husband can adopt your child if (1) the biological father consents; or (2) the court terminates the biological father's rights on the grounds of abandonment. We would need additional details in order to advise you further, so please call our office (480.792.9770) to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Answered on 12/11/07, 5:20 pm


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