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Originally Posted By Tonya Sizemore

If my childs father has already signed the papers giving my husband permission to adopt the child, do I need an attorney or can I do this myself. My childs father has not been a part of his life at all and my husband has raised my child since he was 6 mths old.

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Originally Posted By Second chance

I was able to pick up the adoption papers myself at the Probate court within my local court. As far as I can tell, filing these type of court-provided papers for adoption does not require a lawyer -- it's when the adoption is contested that you would need one. The court has standard adoption papers available, why not pick them up and take a look at them -- if you have any questions, a short consultation with a lawyer might be another option as well. Good luck

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Originally Posted By Lesli Bruce

In my case, after my ex signed the papers, I did have an attorney to be the "go between" for us. We went in the courtroom and when our number was called, he brought us and the children in his chambers and asked them a couple of questions and signed the papers. If you're trying to bypass an attorney, I would call your Chancery Clerk and maybe they could tell you.

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Originally Posted By Kris

My husband is interested in adopting my daughter from a previous marriage. He has helped me raise her since she was a baby. Could you tell me what is the first step we need to take? Is there a simple form or papers we can get that I can send to my ex and see if he will sign to approve the adoption and sign off his parental rights? Is this a difficult procedure? Any tips will help. Thanks.

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Originally Posted By ANGEL RODRIGO

IM CURRENTLY TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT ADOPTING MY STEP SON AND HAVE NO IDEA ON WHERE TO START, THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER IS WILLING TO GIVE UP HIS RIGHTS,BUT WHERE DO I BEGIN. HE IS IN CALIFORNIA AND I AM IN NJ. DOES THIS MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT?, PLEAS HELP, YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT SANDRAROJ@AOL.COM

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Originally Posted By want to help

Generally the paper work is based out of the state in which the Child resides and has resided with the natural parent. I had a identical situation as far as it not being the same state. It is not difficult as long as you know he (bio-father) will sign and you know the address of where he is located.

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Originally Posted By c.aldcroft

Hi are you in Ontario, Canada?
I have made several phone calls and unable to get any help without a lawyer. Called a lawyer a week ago and am still waiting to hear back from them. Do you know how long the court process takes?
thank you
c.aldcroft@sympatico.ca

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Originally Posted By G.Scalzo

who can i get info.on to start the ball rolling to adopt my stepdaughter

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Originally Posted By Sheri Badertscher

As in your case, Devin's father has not seen him since he was 22 months old, at which time he moved to Florida. My boyfriend has been Devin's father since he was 18 months old, actively taking part in his life. Devin calls him Daddy, because to him that is his daddy. I don't know when or if we will ever be married, and I really don't project any support coming in the future.

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Originally Posted By Scalzo

Can i adopted my stepdaughter without the fathers permission as he is not in her life and what can i do to get things moveing please.

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Originally Posted By scalzo

where can i find courts to veiw these papers

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Originally Posted By Denise

I have adopted my husbands two boys after there mother decided that she just didn't want them anymore. The boys were 5yrs and 4yrs old when this happened just last October.

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Originally Posted By Kimberly

I know the bio-father will sign and I have his address and phone number but, I don't understand why it cost so much to go to court nor, do I understand why if he'll sign over his rights why we even have to go througn the attorney (1500.00)? The attorneys I've called are more worried about the money. Why is this so difficult my daughter is 3yrs. and my spouse is the only daddy she knows her bio-father never wanted her and I've been with my spouse since she was 3months does this make a difference?

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Originally Posted By frank brown

I've raised my 2 stepchildren for 6 years now and the father has had no contact with them physically or otherwise. And I feel I am thier only father and now I would like it to be legal and also carry my last name.

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Originally Posted By Christy

For more info on "DO IT YOURSELF" stepparent adoptions, check out the following page:
http://www.cyberstation.net/paralegal/adoption.htm
This website is a business, which for a fee, will draw up adoption paperwork. The site provides a ton of GREAT info that can tell you how to go about doing this all without an attorney.