Denham Springs, LA asked in Adoption for Louisiana

Q: Does my biological father have to give consent for me, as an adult to be adopted by step-father in state of Louisiana?

I am 25 years old and wish to have my step-dad adopt me and remove my biological father's name from my birth certificate and add my step-dad. Does my biological father have to give permission since I am an adult. I am married and have two children, and all of us just want to be joined as a family. My biological father does not even know my children. We live in the state of Louisiana. Thank You for your help.

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Kenneth Mitchell Kaplan
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Kenneth Mitchell Kaplan
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  • Miami, FL

A: An Adult does not typically need the Consent of a Parent to Adopt but the parent is typically required to be noticed of the proceedings.

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