Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

step-father wishes to adopt child with no contact with bio-dad

i have a child from a previous marriage. Ex has a criminal history. would like new husband to adopt child, however we do not want to involve bio-dad as he is dangerous, and are afraid that he will try to sue for visitation. is there a way that new husband can adopt or give his last name to my child without contacting bio-dad? Bio-dad has never seen or met child or attempted to send support.


Asked on 11/30/01, 2:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Waldrop Holley, Waldrop, Nearn & Lazarov P.C.

Re: step-father wishes to adopt child with no contact with bio-dad

You have to give the father notice of the hearing to terminate his rights. If the natural father consents to an adoption, he could terminate his rights this way.

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Answered on 11/30/01, 3:19 pm


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