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Hi!
I have 2 children from 2 previous relationships. I now am married to a wonderful man who has taken care of them for the past 5 years. The 2 biological fathers do not call, write or visit. I do recieve child support through a court order. I did not take either father to court for custody or visitation agreements.
Because of my husbands job, we are going to relocate to Canada. We are all very excited. BUT because we are moving out of the country, the kids need passports. I have sent the forms to both of the biological fathers for them to sign stating that it was ok for me to get them passports. They are not willing to cooperate.
My husband has decided to adopt them. We have been discussing this for some time. I am just not sure where to get started. Any help, or advise anyone is willing to share will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much. My love to all...
NVMommy
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Hi there. I think you are going to need to speak to an attorney about this. Proving abandonment is what you would need to do in order to terminate their rights, and a contested action for that could take a long time. Not to mention I'm not sure that the court would find abandonment since you receive child support through court orders. Are the dads refusing to let you take the kids out of the country or are they just ignoring you? Either way, it's complicated, and will probably best be solved by a good lawyer. Sarah
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Hello Sarah!
Thank you for your response. I sent the fathers a form for them to sign stating that it is ok for me to obtain a US Passport for the children to move to Canada. Both of them are refusing to sign the form.
My husband and I are going to go find an attorney. We have a friend who might be able to point us in the right direction. I was just hoping that it wouldn't come to this.
I am just frustrated because I am doing the best that I can to provide a good life for my children. I had a lot of struggles as a single mother, and I never complained once. I believe in fate. I know in the bottom of my heart this will work out. I just have to keep positive, and do everything the right way.
Again, I thank you Sarah for your words of advice.
NVMommy