Q: Father has been absent for a year and a half due to failing to comply with the court order of a drug test.
I am filing to get Sole Legal and Physical Custody. I need advice and help on what my chances are and what my defense is to protect my child. I am currently in a serious relationship and engaged. We have spoke about adoption but are not sure on what that process entails or what we need in order to successfully receive the adoption. Any help would be appreciated.
A:
Considering that the father has been absent for so long, and did not comply with court orders, you may very well be able to get sole custody, especially if he continues to be absent and does not respond to the petition for custody.
Regarding your engagement, you and your new spouse will need to be married for six months before he is eligible to adopt the child.
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