Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

can a mother and her new husband adopt a child from a previousl marriage without the father's consent?


Asked on 12/15/09, 6:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Russell W. Hall III The Office of Russell W. Hall III

A consent is generally required for the adoption of a child from a previous marriage. You can ask the court to terminate the father's rights under certain circumstances. He will have to be named as a defendant and you will need to serve him a summons and complaint. He will have an opportunity to challenge the adoption. Please visit my blog at southcarolinaadoptionlaw.com for more details and call me with any further inquires at 843-267-0906

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Answered on 12/20/09, 4:27 pm


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