Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
I live in virginia, my exhusband has not had any seen or spoken to my daughter in over 4 years, and has not paid child support in 2 years. How can i terminate his parental rights so that she can be adopted by my husband?
2 Answers from Attorneys
The remedy you're seeking under these facts would seem to be a step-parent adoption during which the biological father's parental rights would be terminated.
It would seem advisable, therefore, for you and your husband(prospective adoptive father) to
arrange for a consultation with an attorney in your area who handles such matters for
further advice and direction. (Contact your local bar association for some names of such attorneys.)
Hire and attorney to begin the adoption process. Often, the biological father must consent to adoption or there may be a fight. But if he agrees it should be an easy process. It does take some time and doesnt happen overnight.
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