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Q: Can my soon husband adopt my daughter without consent of biological if he has not paid child support

He was ordered to pay in May 2016 and hasn't willing paid at all garnishment of check of 68.24... then quit his job.. My soon to be husband wants to adopt my 14 month old he has been active since she was 4 months old.... Supported her since..

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Stefan K. McBride
Stefan K. McBride
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  • Family Law Lawyer
  • Hope, AR
  • Licensed in Arkansas

A: If he has not paid child support or seen the child in one year, you may be able to get around his consent to the adoption.

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