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Asked Aug 14, 2008, 12:24 PM — 13 Answers
My son is three ... I have spoken to his biological father and we have had a DNA test to prove that he is the father but he is not interested in having a son and has shown no interest in my son .... My son is now three and I am in a stable relationship ... My partner wants to adopt my son but we don't know where to start and what we need to do to get the ball rolling can anyone help?

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Aug 14, 2008, 12:26 PM
The "sperm" father needs to give up rights, and then you will be able to start the adoption process.
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Aug 14, 2008, 12:31 PM
But I don't know where my son's real dad is so can I still go on with my partner adopting my son?
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Aug 14, 2008, 12:34 PM
Only if you have proven that you have tried as hard as you could to find him to give him the rights he deserved. You have to prove that to the court. Only then will they even think aobut the next step. Have you written a letter to his old address? Have you called his family? Things like that! You have to give him a chance...when was the last time you talked to him?
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Aug 14, 2008, 12:37 PM


You start by consulting a Family Law attorney to prepare the adotpion papers. This attorney will advise you on hoe to terminate the bio father's rights if he cannot be found.
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Aug 14, 2008, 12:38 PM
Last time I spoke to my son real dad was when my son was three months old and his family don't want to know aswel
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Aug 14, 2008, 12:40 PM
So Scott has the next step, you need an attorney! Good luck!
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Aug 14, 2008, 12:43 PM
Thank you for your help
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Aug 14, 2008, 12:45 PM
Good luck! Hope it all works out for the best on everyone's part!
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Aug 15, 2008, 01:06 PM
Do I need to get married for my partner to adopt my son?
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