Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
Adoption of Step-Parent
I the mother will be married in a few months to a man who wants to adopt my 3 year old daughter. The bio father have paid child support through the courts only a few times and has a lot of back support. My daughter does not know him at all he have seen her only a few times. He will agree to let him adopt as long as I forgo all the back child support which I'm willing to do. My questions are can I type something out and have him sign saying he will allow the adoption or is there a form? Also, after he have signed how do I tell the courts he does not need to pay back or future child support without having to go to court as we now reside in a different state? Also, he does not owe any money to the government for support ie: family aid he only owe me/my daughter.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Adoption of Step-Parent
Yes, there are specific forms for adoption proceedings, and specific requirements, which vary (but are very similar), by County. Visit the probate department of the county where you/the child reside and ask for the appropriate documentations, forms and instructions. You should strongly consider hiring a lawyer to assist you with this process and the issues which will arise.
Thank you and good luck.
Re: Adoption of Step-Parent
Go to the county probate clerk where you reside and pick up the forms. They are available on line at www.courts.michigan.gov/scao/courtforms/adoptions/adindex.htm
Adoption of Step-Parent
This process is a complex legal proceeding. Even a well educated person should have an experienced family law attorney helping through these proceedings. You obviously are not well educated since you are unable to use proper English and therefore it is even more important for you to hire an attorney.
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