Q: Can my husband adopt my son if his biological father does nothing for him?
My sons biological father is court ordered to pay $333 child support but he's over $11,000 behind. I've asked him to call and talk to my son. I've even asked him to buy birthday, and Christmas gifts but never does. I had to have 3 delinquency letters sent out to him do to no child support payment. He has cut off all communication with me. My husband is willing to adopt. My son will be five in 18days and my husband is the only father that he knows.
A: Failure to support or visit during a continuance six month period can be grounds to terminate parental rights. The biological father, however, can voluntarily relinquish his parental rights and consent to an adoption. I suggest you get a consultation with a lawyer your area since you will need a lawyer's help to accomplish either option.
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