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Old 06-07-2000, 05:04 PM
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Do I need a Lawyer?

Originally Posted By Sherrie

I have a son whose father gave his parental rights over to me over 5 years ago. My current husband would like to adopt my son. My question is do we need a lawyer to do so, or can we go to the courts and file legal papers on our own?

The only document that I have from the father is a letter giving up all of his parental rights to me, with his signature and the signature of his witness.

Will that be enough?
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