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    Oct 3, 2010, 06:03 PM
    Birth mother and fiancé wants to adopt real father abandoned 15 yrs ago
    Married to jerry1992 I lived with toby 15 yrs cody born in 1995 we have raised cody as his cody believes this toby wants to adopt cody quietly birth father can't find for 15 yrs please help us thanks
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    Oct 3, 2010, 06:06 PM

    Cody doesn't know please help
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    Oct 3, 2010, 06:31 PM

    Cody needs to know, there is no excuse for this, since he should have a different last name.

    You will have to search for bio father, according to court requirements, and if not found, it will have to be published in the newspaper as a form of service. Child will need to appear in court and judge will also may want to ask him if he wants to be adopted ( may not, but may)

    You are not going to do it without the boy knowing about it.
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    Oct 3, 2010, 06:32 PM

    First, most states require you be married for a step parent adoption.

    Your best bet is to hire an attorney who will prepare the papers and advice how to deal with terminating the father's rights.
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    Oct 3, 2010, 06:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem View Post
    First, most states require you be married for a step parent adoption. ....
    And of course, before that can happen, you have to divorce Jerry.

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