Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

Adoption

My husband wants to adopt my son. His father is not l�sted on the birth certificate and has not been in his life. I have full custody of my son who is 4 yrs old.How quick is the process and how do we get started?


Asked on 7/10/09, 3:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Albert Pettigrew Law Offices Ph 228-875-8736

Re: Adoption

The process depends considerably on facts not disclosed in your question (e.g. cooperation of the noncustodial parent), but I would estimate a range of 30 days to 1 year. To get started, some people get the home study done first and others have an attorney file the adoption petition.

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Answered on 7/10/09, 11:29 am


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