Legal Question in Family Law in California

Boyfriend adopting daughter

Can my boyfriend legally adopt my 2 year old daughter if her biological father wants to terminate his rights? I live in California and over a year ago I was told that her biological father could not be relieved of his rights unless there was another person willing to legally adopt her.


Asked on 12/14/08, 10:35 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Chau Law Offices James Chau

Re: Boyfriend adopting daughter

You should first get the father to terminate the rights and then you can apply for an adoption with the courts of your boyfriend. A family law facilitator in your local court house can help you file the proper paperwork.

Good luck, as always please contact a lawyer in your area before taking legal action.

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Answered on 12/17/08, 3:51 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Boyfriend adopting daughter

It has been my experience that adoption by a non parent results in the termination of parental rights for both parents. What you are apparently referring to is a step-parent adoption. Such a adoption is allowed only when one parent is married to the individual that wishes to adopt the child.

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Answered on 12/24/08, 11:50 pm


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