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Originally Posted By AngieMy husband and I have been married 6 years, my 10 year old son frequently asks that my husband adopt him. He has recently started using my husband's last name on school papers. His father has limited involvement, pays 200.00 per month, sees him 4 times a month, what do I do? Anyone in a similar situation, please give me ideas, his father will not sign over rights, because of the grandmother's influence.
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Originally Posted By MichelleI completely know what your son is going through. My parent's were divorced when I was 2, but the courts gave them shared custody of me. My mom remarried when I was 6, and I have always considered him my dad. He was always there for me when I needed a dad and a friend. For many years wanted him to adopt me, but because of my biological dad I was unable to. The day after I turned 18 I signed the papers to have my stepdad legally adopt me. Being that I was no longer a minor, my biological father could not say or do anything about it. Although, the day in court he sent some of his family members to try and fight the adoption. But the judge did not care. He could see in the papers written by myself, my stepdad and neighbors that it was in the best interest of myself and my family to have the adoption done. The adoption never changed anything in my life except for my last name. I will always remember my day in court. I know your son is only 10 and 8 years is a long time to wait for something someone's been wanting for years, but in the end it is totally worth it. I wish you the best of luck, and if you have any other questions just write back :)