[busymom4]

I have 4 children 3 of which are from a previous marriage. My husband and I have been together since my youngest (with my ex) was 3 months old. She is now 4 1/2 yrs. old. We have been married since last July. My ex husband wants to sign off so he doesn't have to pay child support. He hasn't seen the kids since Feb. of 2003. We just went to court again because he was over $4000 behind in support. I was wondering if someone could give me an idea of how much it will cost for us to do the adoption for all 3 of my girls. My husband said my ex has to pay for it since he is requesting it. Also, the child that my husband and I have together was born before my divorce was final from my ex. By MI state law my ex is listed on the birth certificate as the legal father. We have been trying to get this fixed, but keeping getting the run around. Can any one give me info to help me. It would be greatly appreciated.

[rkernagis]

Since you ex wants to sign off all he has to do bis go to the local court and get the forms. No lawyers needed. It will codst between $100-$300 depending if they make a different case for each child. Also, his back child support will not go away unless you forgive it, but decide this later and do not discuss it with him. He can later come back and say that he only signed the papers because you agreed to forgive the support. The judge should ask if he was promised anything to give up his rights, but if he/she doesn't it could get ugly. Better not to discuss support at all.