Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
adoption of a step-child
My husband would like to adopt my 2 teenage daughters from my previous marriage We have been married for 7 years The girls biological father has not seen them in seven years but does pay child support by court mandate taken from his pay check.My ex husband has had every opportunity to see the girls and has not done so I have moved to another state and have established residence there for the last 3 years do i have to have my ex-husband consent for this. please help.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: adoption of a step-child
Step-parent adoptions are a fairly easy procedure for most family lawyers. You probably shouldn't attempt it on your own. If your ex will consent (which will end his child support), everything should be smooth. If your ex will not consent, you'll have to try and terminate his rights, which can be complex, and you should certainly use a lawyer before attempting to terminate rights.
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