Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Non married custody or guardianship
I am in the process of divorce, and I live with my fiance. She has 2 children (and she has sole custody- w/ no visitation) and the fathers have said that they are willing to relinquish their parental rights. Is it possible for me to have some kind of legal guardianship/custody (along with my fiance), BEFORE we are married. After marriage I will be adopting the children. Also, right now I do support her and the children.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Non married custody or guardianship
A document can be drafted for the father of the child to relinquish his rights, consent to your joint guardianship with the mother of the child and his consent to your adoption after your marriage. Such a document would be based on technical elements in the law. You may communicate with our office (see information below) to discuss the drafting of such a document.
Re: Non married custody or guardianship
You can probably achieve this, but I wonder what you are actually trying to accomplish. Whatever it is, there is probably a more efficient way.
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