Step parent adoption

Originally Posted By frank brownI'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.

Originally Posted By ChristyFor more info on "DO IT YOURSELF" stepparent adoptions, check out the following page: 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.

Originally Posted By SheriWe are in the process of my husband adopting my two daughters. Their father is consenting to the adoption and termination of his rights and has even paid $2,000 toward the adoption. Our lawyer had initially quoted us a total of around $2,000 for the entire adoption including filing fees, etc. We completed our home study which was $350 and completed our paperwork. Our lawyer is now requesting more money up front because her attorney fees alone have already added up to over $1,300. We haven't even gone to court yet. Court time (included the time she sits and waits in the hall) will be charged at $150 per hour. We all know that courts run like doctor's offices - we wait until they are ready. We now sent her $250 and asked her to bill us the rest when the case was finished but she is not willing to do this. She wants all the money up front. We are thinking it wasn't such a good idea to hire her in the first place. Especially since their father is so willing to terminate his rights. There are no arguements to win - just papers to file. I'm sure her legal fees alone will run up past $3,000 before the case is done. We are going to terminate her services and go through the rest on our own. My point is - if the father is willing to terminate his parental rights, it is probably best to go through the process yourself and maybe look online for help to simple questions and the steps to doing it. The following site is really helpful.I hope all works well for you.Good Luck

Originally Posted By MIAMY HUSBAND WANTS TO ADDOPT MY SON.WERE GOING THROUGH THE PROCEDURES RIGHT KNOW MY EX BOYFRIEND DOESN'T WANT TO LET HIM.IT IS VERY HARD.AND PROBABLY HARDER FOR US SINCE WE KNOW THAT HE'S NEVER BEEN AROUND FOR MY SON.MY HUSBAND ALSO TOOK CARE OF MY SON FOR 4YRS MY SON'S 5 NOW.IF ITS SOMTHING YOU REALLY WANT TO DO I SAY GET LEGAL ADVISE. AND SEE IF YOUR EX IS WILLING TO SIGHN. IT MAKES IT EASIER.IN OUR CASE ITS WORTH ALL THE TROUBLE. BE READY FOR AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOSTER WE WISH YOU THE BEST. AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. P.S.YOULL NEVER KNOW TILL YOU TRY

Originally Posted By MIAMY HUSBAND WANTS TO ADDOPT MY SON.WERE GOING THROUGH THE PROCEDURES RIGHT KNOW MY EX BOYFRIEND DOESN'T WANT TO LET HIM.IT IS VERY HARD.AND PROBABLY HARDER FOR US SINCE WE KNOW THAT HE'S NEVER BEEN AROUND FOR MY SON.MY HUSBAND ALSO TOOK CARE OF MY SON FOR 4YRS MY SON'S 5 NOW.IF ITS SOMTHING YOU REALLY WANT TO DO I SAY GET LEGAL ADVISE. AND SEE IF YOUR EX IS WILLING TO SIGHN. IT MAKES IT EASIER.IN OUR CASE ITS WORTH ALL THE TROUBLE. BE READY FOR AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOSTER WE WISH YOU THE BEST. AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. P.S.YOULL NEVER KNOW TILL YOU TRY

Originally Posted By MIAMY HUSBAND WANTS TO ADDOPT MY SON.WERE GOING THROUGH THE PROCEDURES RIGHT KNOW MY EX BOYFRIEND DOESN'T WANT TO LET HIM.IT IS VERY HARD.AND PROBABLY HARDER FOR US SINCE WE KNOW THAT HE'S NEVER BEEN AROUND FOR MY SON.MY HUSBAND ALSO TOOK CARE OF MY SON FOR 4YRS MY SON'S 5 NOW.IF ITS SOMTHING YOU REALLY WANT TO DO I SAY GET LEGAL ADVISE. AND SEE IF YOUR EX IS WILLING TO SIGHN. IT MAKES IT EASIER.IN OUR CASE ITS WORTH ALL THE TROUBLE. BE READY FOR AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOSTER WE WISH YOU THE BEST. AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. P.S.YOULL NEVER KNOW TILL YOU TRY

Originally Posted By elizabethDid you ever get the adoption process done and how without the father's permission? My husband and I are in the same situation and we need some info on which way we should go to get my children adopted by my husband.

Originally Posted By Angela Van DorenI'm living the same situation that you. Did you find the way to do this? I'd like to know what I have to do. Thanks a lot.

Originally Posted By nikkithe only way you can do it without the fathers permission is to force it but you have to have proof of abandonment. if you want to talk e-mail me at fairyqueennikki@aol.com i just went through this so i can give you some information.

Originally Posted By DaughterHello,My stepfather has been in my life for 7 years and really wants to adopt me. My father has never been around and i was just woundering if you could tell me what we would have to do? Thanx alot

Originally Posted By JohnnaI have a very similar case and we did have to hire an attorney, but check with your county court. You may be able to represent yourself without the cost of an attorney.

get a do it yourself kit or go to locals and try 3rd party adoptions

Hi, my son's bfather signed a document although not notarized, stating that he had no intentions of keeping in contact with our son and he was willing to give up paternity rights. well, i guess for the courts is not enough, now they are asking me to find him and have him sign a consent from the courts, well I have no idea where he is at..To get that particular paper that he sign it took me almost 3 and a half years to get and now they are asking me to find him. I have no idea where he is at.. can anyone direct me on what to do...???i need some kind of guidance...

I have just sent you an e-mail from my personal address

i try to e-mail you but it came back as undeliverable