Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Re: adoption

First, if the parent or parents are still living, then they would either need to consent to an adoption or have their parental rights terminated involuntarily. This can be complicated.

If the parental rights are terminated or they consent to the adoption, and you both want to adopt, then it would be simplest if you and your boyfriend were married.

Re: adoption

Under Kentucky law, you and your boyfriend would have to be married to adopt the child. Additionally, a court would have to terminate the parental rights of the child's mother and father.

You are best advised to seek the services of a competent Kentucky attorney. You can telephone your local bar association for a referral, or can find a good lawyer on-line at the Kentucky Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service:

http://www.kybar.org/Default.aspx?tabid=291

Good luck!

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