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JSIMON - Thanks for response. I have no idea about the parole condition and what's he entitled to as parental rights.
If you feel that the BF will possibly consent to the adoption, that is your best bet. Have a serious talk about it. I think you also mentioned having a good relationship with his mother so hopefully she'll be supportive.
The visition and child support shouldn't come into play unless the BF files something. Your attorney will file a petition to adopt, then either him or the assigned social worker will try their best to get the BF to consent. If he does, then it's over - you show up at court and the Judge grants it. If he doesn't, your attorney can file a Termination Petition or wait to see if BF even shows up at the initial hearing to contest. If he doesn't show up, the judge will grant the adoption. If he does and contest, YES - he will be assigned a court appointed attorney to fight on his behalf FOR FREE. And the only ruling at this case is if his rights are going to be terminated or not.
And as long as he willingly shows up at all required appearances, he's got a chance. If the termination is denied, the BF would then have to retain his own attorney to seek visitation which is a totally separate case.
It's very true that we've been fighting not a man, let alone a father, but an EGO.
It's nice to have someone to relate and talk with. THANKS
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