Q: How can I prove abandonment when there was never any legal custody or child support agreement?
My ex husband and I filed for divorce at the very beginning of my pregnancy and we haven’t seen or spoken to each other since that point. He wanted nothing to do with the baby. He has never met her or paid child support or anything like that. She is now 7 years old, goes by my last name (she has both but has no idea and he is listed on the birth certificate). I am engaged and my fiancé wants to adopt her after we are married. Would it be possible to prove abandonment at this point and proceed with the adoption after I am married? My ex husband was not a good person and I am scared to death that the court is going to end up forcing my daughter to be around a stranger and confusing her
A: Yes, once you and your fiance are married, he should be able to adopt your daughter without the birth father's consent, assuming he continues to fail to communicate with her. Give me a call and I'll be happy to discuss the process and costs with you further.
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