Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
adoption
can a biological fathers rights be terminated and another man be granted adoption rights if the biological mother is not married to the other man?
Asked on 6/18/07, 9:35 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alton Drew
Alton Drew, LLC
Re: adoption
The main issue is did you ever give up your parental rights. How have you been exercising your parental rights in the past?
Answered on 6/19/07, 3:24 am
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: adoption
If the bio father contests the effort to terminate his rights, and can demonstrate some involvement (or at least an effort at involvement) in the child's rights, they will probably not be terminated. The marital status of the prospective adoptive father is not necessarily determinative, but could be a factor.
Answered on 6/19/07, 10:56 am
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