Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Legal rights/ Adoption

I have 2 daughters by the age of 9 & 8. There father whom i never married lives in Mexico & has never been in there lives. I have been married for 5 years now and my husband would like to have legal right over the girls. how do we do this?


Asked on 2/19/09, 1:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anita Webster Webster & Associates

Re: Legal rights/ Adoption

You would have to bring a Petition to Terminate the Parental Rights of the children's father. Once that is done, then you can bring a Petition asking that your husband be able to adopt your children. If there is no opposition, the adoption will go through quickly and easily.

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Answered on 2/19/09, 2:19 pm
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Legal rights/ Adoption

You have to terminate the natural father's rights first by publication and then your husband can adopt these children.

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Answered on 2/19/09, 4:40 pm


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