Q: What is the first step in going for full custody. The father is absent for 5+ yrs. And is jailed for 3rd OWI in WI.
My son is 7 years old and was born in WI. I moved to ND to be with family, with consent from child's father. He has had zero contact with his son in 5 years and is in and out of jail. I want to go for full custody now. I am engaged to be married to my boyfriend, also the father to my twin sons. He would like to adopt my 7 year old son once we are married. We would like to know the steps we need to take in filling and if we should get a lawyer considering the paternal father's currently incarcerated and facing prison time, with no desire to be in his sons life.
Thank you.
A: Yes, you should absolutely get a lawyer in this situation. Too many mistakes can be made that could forever impact your relationship with your sons.
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