Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
Adoption of my nephews
My husband and I have custody of my two nephews, ages
3&2 I have had the 3yr old since he was 7 mths and the 2 yr
old since he was 6 months. i want to adopt them , the mother
is ready to sign the papers but the father is not, he has not
seen or been in contact with the kids for a year and half
now. The parents have a slim chance of getting them back
due to abuse, I can't really afford a lawyer and want to file
myself if possible what steps do I take and what rights do i
have to have the fathers rights terminated? Neither had
ever paid any support. Please help!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Adoption of my nephews
First, have you contacted an attorney about the cost of this adoption? It may be less expensive than you think. Contact a few and price the services. Remember, in the long run, getting it right is less expensive than getting it cheaply.
You will have to file suit in court to terminate the father's rights as part of the adpotion. If he has not contacted or supported the child for more than six months, then this is a relatively simple procedure for a lawyer.
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