Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Yes. Paternity must first be established. Dad can make it easy and admit to it or make it hard and require a test. Either way, once it's proven he's the father, then you can ask the court to remove his parental rights due to abandonment, or he can voluntarily agree to give up his parental rights.

Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.

Thank you,

No. You can seek to terminate his rights and proceed with an adoption even over his objection. BUT, if he did consent, it would make things easier.

We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Gloria or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation

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