Q: Can I get my son’s bio fathers right revoked so my fiancé can adopt him?
I’ve had full legal and physical custody of my son always. His bio father never met him, never contributed anything. He was a drug user and a criminal and he scammed me. It’s been almost 5 years with no contact. My fiancé is the only dad my son has ever known. My ex is vindictive and violent and if we have to serve him papers he will fight just to spite me even though he has no interest in my son. I’ve never asked for nor received child support either, never. Is it possible to get his rights revoked without having to serve him or go to court?
A: No, he will have to be served. He has a right to a hearing on terminating his parental rights, which must be done prior to a hearing on adoption.
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