Q: My daughter had a baby with an ex-boyfriend. The boyfriend's name is on the baby's birth certificate.
He only sees the baby about once a month for an hour or so. My daughter just married a man who would love to adopt the baby. They live in Cleveland, Tennessee. What should they do to persue the adoption?
A: Unless the biological father wants to terminate his rights as a legal guardian the chances of the court terminating his parental rights in favor of the new husband is slim to none. But there are many factors that are considered in such a case. An attorney would need much more information to render any opinion. Consult a domestic/adoption attorney near you.
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