Q: My son is 8 years old. His biological father is aware that the child exists but is NOT on the BC or signed an affadavit.
The Biological father moved out of state. If he comes back would he be ordered to support from the child's birth? State assistance was used for my son's prenatal and birth care. I am looking at getting married and doing a step parent adoption. I believe I would have to given him legal rights then but if he fights signing off...would he be required to pay CS since birth?
A: Quite likely, yes. That aside, it would seem that you could still proceed with a step parent adoption, having his rights terminated for non-support.
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