Q: What steps to take for my husband to adopt my daughter? Her father isn't on the birth certificate nor part of life.
He is on child support but is over $11,000 behind. Also 2 years ago he wanted to sign over rights so he will most likely gladly sign them over so he doesn't have to pay.
A: An attorney familiar with adoption law can help you. Intrafamily adoptions are fairly quick, assuming the biological father does not object (or if his consent is not required) and they are generally less expensive than other types of adoptions.
A: Hire an adoption lawyer.
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