Q: My husband wants to adopt my 9 year old child. Her bio- father has agreed to terminate his rights. How do I start this?
My daughter's bio father has not seen her/spoken to her in 7 years.
A: This would be a stepparent adoption. You'll have to file the appropriate petition to terminate his rights and submit the correct document signed by him. And you'll have to file a petition for adoption along with all the necessary forms and documents. You'll probably have to learn what the local Philadelphia Orphans' Court rules are for adoptions as well. You'd do yourself a service by consulting with an experienced family law attorney in your county. This is a complicated process but well worth it to provide your daughter with a bio dad who wants to take care of her as well as love her. have
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