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ProudMommyof3
Sep 21, 2007, 12:52 PM
My son's biological father has been out of his life since he was a baby and he's 4yrs old now!. he's never been a dad/father... he doesn't pay his childsupport... My husband wants to adopt my son but the biological father wotn sign his rights over because of his EGO!. he cares too much what other people will think... what do I do? My son doesn't evern know his biological father! He knows my husband as his Daddy!. how do I get him to sign his rights over? And where do I go?. PLEASE I'm desperate for an answer!

J_9
Sep 21, 2007, 12:57 PM
You need to get an attorney who specializes in family law and adoption. This will not guarantee that your ex will sign his rights over, but it may help.

He is not paying child support? Is this court ordered? If so, you take him back to court for contempt.

macksmom
Sep 21, 2007, 12:58 PM
You can't get him to sign over his rights unless he is willing to... you could mention by him signing over his rights and allowing your husband to adopt the child he won't have to pay child support.

But at any rate... if he is not willing to sign over his rights, the only thing you can do is petition to have his rights terminated. This is very hard to do, and if the bio father resists, it will be an uphill battle all the way... and the outcome most likely will be in his favor.