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If your son's biological father is willing to terminate his parental rights, you may be able to complete the adoption on your own, without a lawyer (it depends on what state you're in, some have easy forms to fill out and file). If biodad's rights have to be terminated involuntarily (without his written consent), you will need a lawyer. Even with a lawyer though, it might not be difficult. In some states, incarceration terms longer than X years are considered abandonment (grounds for termination of parental rights). In others, the very fact that he was convicted for a crime against a child means that his rights can be terminated. Talk to a lawyer though...your consultation will probably be free. Every state is different. =)
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Last edited by sneezyone : 11-14-2005 at 10:17 PM.
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