Q: My uncle wants to adopt my son & be his dad and my son's father ISNT on the birth certificate and hasn't been there none
What do i do to go about letting my uncle adopt him?
A: Your question is very broad- it sounds like you think that since there is no father listed on the birth certificate, that you can proceed with the adoption without notifying the biological father. This is WRONG. If the family member wants to adopt the child, the parental rights of the biological father must be terminated through court action. This means serving court papers on the father, and your question doesn't explain whether the biological father currently has any ongoing relationship with the child. if you want the adoption done right, you should consult an experienced adoption lawyer for specific advice on your situations.
A: I agree with Mr. Grefseng about notice to the biological father, but would also add that TN will only allow a person to adopt in situations like this (where the mother is retaining her rights) if the person adopting is married to the mother.
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