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I have searched for days on the net, maybe you can help me:
I have a 2 year old daughter whose bioligical father is in the U.S. Navy. I was in the navy when I had her, and I was honorably discharged after her birth. I have since married someone else and he wants to adopt my child. He has taken care of her since birth, so this is the natural progression. I know that adopting from military members is different because of some law protecting them from civil siuts while
they are enlisted. Also, her biological father has not physically seen her since she was born. So I guess my questions are:
1. What is the name of the law (so I can look it up and study it.)
2. What happens if he refuses the adoption?
3. Could he fight me and win costody of my daughter after all this time?
4. Isn't 2 years of no contact called Abandonment?
5. Do I really need his permission since his name is not on the birth
certificate?
I know this is a lot of questions, and I hate to onload on you, but I have searched everwhere and have come up with nothing. I don't know where to look. I have tried different search engines, but I don't even know how to word what I am looking for. If you cannot answer my questions, could you maybe tell me who could? I have tried local lawyers, but I really would like to talk to someone experienced in
MILITARY adoption laws. Thank you so very much for your time.THANK
YOU!!
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Originally Posted By Greg Franklin
There is no such thing as a "military" adoption. Adoptions are governed by state law, and the adoption you are talking about would be controlled by the laws of the state in which you reside.
The father's consent is probably necessary, even though his name does not appear on the birth certificate. On the other hand, a complete lack of contact for two years would probably constitute abandonment in most states.
I recommend that you speak with an attorney in your state of residence who is familiar with adoption law. I will be happy to recommend an attorney if you are not familiar with an experienced adoption attorney in your area.
Good luck.
Greg Franklin
Please note that this communication does not establish an attorney-client relationship between the parties to this message. Any comments or recommendations made in this communication are of a general nature, are based upon the limited information provided to the addressee, and are not to be construed or relied upon as legal advice.
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Originally Posted By diane michelsen
In CA the name of the law is the Sailor and Soldiers Relief act of l947 It is huge and cumbersome and essentially I think the part that relates to you is that you cannot terminate a parents rights if he is in the service without notice.
Call the Red Cross Military Locator Service to see if you can find him.
I urge you to contact a local attorney. Also, see your previous question. I recently aded an answer.
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In CA the name of the law is the Sailor and Soldiers Relief act of l947 It is huge and cumbersome and essentially I think the part that relates to you is that you cannot terminate a parents rights if he is in the service without notice.
Call the Red Cross Military Locator Service to see if you can find him.
I urge you to contact a local attorney. Also, see your previous question. I recently aded an answer.
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Dear Friends:
My biological father had been in the ARMY in Vietnam and Germany.
I was actually conceived in the barracks in Heidelberg!
My bio. mother (with whom I was reunited in 1998) remembers only my father's first name (Dennis).
I have written to the military records center in St. Louis several times, but they claim they need more details in order to provide any information on my father.
I have NOT told them that I am an adoptee on a mission, as I don't want them to think I plan to disrupt Dennis' life. Really, I just want to meet him, or at least get medical information from him or extended family.
The center in St. Louis claim they need Dennis' rank, unit, etc., but I know very little about the ARMY's structure.
Why they can't simply send me a list (however lengthy) of everyone stationed at Heidelberg in April or May of 1971 I do not know.
If you can help me in any way, PLEASE e-mail me at ASSAILANTPOODLE@YAHOO.COM.
Best wishes, Annika
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