Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
My daughter had a baby out of Wedlock, the boyfriend wants to adopt
Can we take care of this matter without the use of a lawyer or going into court? They are planning to get married. Probably not for another year. Can they just fill out paperwork to make his daughter leagally his.
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Re: My daughter had a baby out of Wedlock, the boyfriend wants to adopt
He can sign an agreement admitting paternity and agreeing to support the child, but your daughter will be making a big mistake if she doesn't consult an experienced family attorney to prepare the agreement properly so it protects her interests. Since the marriage plans are not imminent, if the relationship ends, she will need such an agreement for her protection, and she will probably then need to get a court order if he stops supporting the child.
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