Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky
My husband is wanting to adopt my two children from my previous marriege...,y childrens biological father hardly sees them..and is around 14,000 dollars behind in child support..He also has a felony warrent on him, and is on drugs...He has no set visitation to see my children..He never even showed up in court when we went for our divorce..We live in the state of Kentucky..Would it be hard for my current husband to adopt my children..and have their last name changed to his
3 Answers from Attorneys
It doesn't sound like you have grounds for an involuntary termination of parental rights, and I doubt Dad is going to voluntarily give up his rights, because it still won't forgive his arrearages of child support. But if you're determined to try, schedule a consultation with a local family law attorney.
Actually, I think you do have grounds to pursue an involuntary termination of parental rights, though there is never a guarantee of success in such a matter. The grounds are spelled out in KRS 625. I have seen an involuntary granted for less than what you describe, but it really depends on the judge and the proof offered. It can be an expensive court proceeding if you retain counsel. This is the kind of thing you want to invest in consulting with an attorney face to face about.