Legal Question in Family Law in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Adoption-Termination of Parental rRghts

You and your wife need to file an adoption petition in Rhode Island (RI) Family Court with the juvenile Clerk. Since you do not know the biological fathers whereabouts you will need to file a motion for order of notice. At this motion an affidavit will be required setting forth all information that you have concerning his last known adress. You will need to advertise the adoption in a local paper at his last known adress. At the Court hearing you will terminate his parental rights to his child. Rhode Island Family services will also do a background check and a home study of your house. The Adoption process should take a few months. You should hire a RI attorney /lawyer to represent you in the adoption. Please feel free to call me.

Re: adoption

Good for you. You may read the statutes (laws) concerning the adoption process here: http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE15/INDEX.HTM

Best wishes,

Arnold

Re: adoption

Adoption law in each state is a little different. But adoption law in general requires an attorney to do right. I recommend finding one in your state. I practice in IL.