Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

I have three kids two have the same father and my other child is from someone else I'm married to my daughters father we havent been together for 6 yrs and we have been married 6 yrs neither of the fathers have been in my childrens lives I have been with someone for 3 yrs my children and I want him to adopt them but neithe of the fathers dont want to give up thier rights. Also they never gave nor child support my children is there a way that we can have thier rights taken and get my divorce without thier say so. The man that I'm with loves them and has supported them since he has been in our lifes he also wants to adopt them


Asked on 11/08/09, 4:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

There is a way to involuntarily terminate the parental rights of fathers who have abandoned their children. An adoption petition would need to be filed in Children's Court. Consult an attorney who specializes in adoptions.

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Answered on 11/13/09, 6:45 pm


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