Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

His rights must be terminated either by agreement or if he does not agree you will have a trial. Grounds are needed to terminate his parental rights. If he is willing to consent or agree it makes it easier. Grounds typically include, but are not limited to abandonment, permanent neglect etc. Once his rights are terminated, either by consent or a trial you can then proceed to a stepparent adoption where your husband can adopt your children. The Arizona Attorney General's office will assist with the adoption, but not the termination.

Fabiola Jean-Gilles, Esq.

So it sounds as if he is willing to sign a consent to terminate. A consent is signed, notarized and filed. Our next step would be to file for your new spouse to adopt. Several steps will need to occur including fingerprinting, background checks of you and your spouse etc. Finally, once these steps are complete, we will attend an adoption hearing to finalize the process. We offer free 30 minute consultations if you have additional questions. 623-748-8973

Best of luck!

Carlie