Legal Question in Family Law in California
My son's biological father has been absent from his life for a year. My son is currently three and my new husband wants to adopt him. We have tried locating him for child support and tried getting him served through the Los Angeles County system but he is avoiding service. Can my husband adopt him without the biological father consent?
2 Answers from Attorneys
This answer should not replace the legal advice you should seek in an office consultation with an attorney skilled in California Family Law.
A step parent adoption may be proper in this case. However the biological father may fight the adoption by claiming inability to see the child due to frustration of his visitation. When you file for the step parent adoption, the biological father must be properly served your petition and related pleadings.
This answer should not replace the legal advice you should seek in an office consultation with an attorney skilled in California Family Law.
A step parent adoption may be proper in this case. However the biological father may fight the adoption by claiming inability to see the child due to frustration of his visitation. When you file for the step parent adoption, the biological father must be properly served your petition and related pleadings.
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