Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

step parent rights

If I am married to a woman with a child(adopted) from a previous marriage and she passes away, will I have any rights to see the child?


Asked on 12/29/06, 11:56 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: step parent rights

If you are saying that you have adopted the child you are the child's

father under the law. If you mean that

the child was adopted by your wife and

not by you that means that you would have to file a custody petition with

the Court to have custody or visitation. I believe that I need more information to properly answer your question.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 12/29/06, 12:24 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: step parent rights

I think the best thing to do would be for you to adopt the child as well. I have a client that is in almost the exact same situation and that is what they are doing. Shouldn't be that difficult either, but I would suggest you get an attorney unless she did it herself last time and already knows the ropes.

My initial consultations are always free, so feel free to call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

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Answered on 12/29/06, 12:47 pm


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