Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

My daughter had a baby at the age of 19 years old. In order to receive Medicaid on the baby in the state of SC she released to DSS who the father of the baby was and a DNA was performed and confirmed. DSS took him to court for child support. He is NOT listed on the birth certificate and has showed no interest in the child who is now 2 1/2 yrs old. My daughter has allowed the grandmother (out the goodness of her heart) to have the child every other weekend for an overnight stay. The dad does not go when the child is there and has never asked for visitation. Now my daughter has put herself through nursing school and recently is leasing a house etc.... We are now thinking of the future. If my daughter meets someone and they decide to get married and he would like to adopt her would the "father" have to sign etc... What rights does he really have?


Asked on 1/09/12, 7:09 am

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Russell W. Hall III The Office of Russell W. Hall III

This blog post explains which fathers are required to sign a consent and relinquishment; http://www.southcarolinaadoptionlaw.com/2009/05/articles/biological-father-1/when-are-adoptive-parents-required-to-obtain-a-consent-and-relinquishment-from-the-biological-father/

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Answered on 1/09/12, 7:28 am


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