Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
child's father
My husband would like to adopt my daughter so that she can have his last name. . .how do I go about that since there is no known biological father?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: child's father
An attorney would know how to satisfy the requirement of service of court papers on the father.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: child's father
I assume that the child was born as a consequence of artificial insemination where the father's identity is unavailable. If this is the case, the Court would require documenttation of this fact; your consent to the adoption. You are going to need the services of an attorney.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: child's father
I have read what the other attorney wrote.
You will need a lawyer to help you. You may end up publishing in a newspaper, or taking other steps to give 'notice' to the biological father.
Please call my office if I can assist you. You can then decide how you would like to proceed.
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