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Old 10-05-2001, 12:14 PM
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Re: open adoption for various reasons

Originally Posted By Kathleen Silber

Yours is a compelling situation! In my opinion, your partner could not adopt your children unless your ex-husband legally relinquishes his rights to them. Since you state that he visits regularly, it seems unlikely that he would be willing to legally relinquish his parental rights. However, this is really a legal question, and the laws related to adoption also vary somewhat from state to state. So, I strongly encourage you to consult with an attorney in your own state about what is legally possible.

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Kathleen Silber
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