Legal Question in Family Law in California
Termination of father's rights
Hello. My divorce was final October 28, 2000. I was awarded full custody, no visitation for the father, because he was AWOL from the Marine Corps and wanted by the Military Police so he was a felon. I was denied child support because he was nowhere to be located and so I did the divorce through the paper. He has been caught since then adn kicked out of the military. I haven't heard from him since May of 2000. He was never told we were divorced. He has NEVER supported his son nor has he ever supported me. He hasn't seen his son since September 1999, my son was 4 months then. I was wondering if I can terminate his right and if so, How do I go about it. Also if I can, can I also change my son's name back to my maiden name. I am recently remarried and my husband is thinking about adopting my son and we don't want to go threw his father, because his father might be revengful. Therefore it would be easy for me to have all the rights. I know that my ex sometimes stays with his mother. Can I register mail the papers to him? Im just curious cause I need this done as soon as possible. Thank you. This all took place in Riverside County California
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Re: Termination of father's rights
YOu have asked several questions.
Terminating parental rights is difficult unless there is another person willing to take over responsibility for support of the child.
Since dad has neither supported nor seen the child in more than 6 months you can have his rights terminated for a step-parent adoption.
Because of the large number of variations in facts and the affect these different facts can have, you need to discuss the specific facts of your case with an attorney.
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