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missmeaux2008
Jul 7, 2010, 05:28 PM
I have a 19month old and her father committed suicide when I was 3months pregnant for her and I am the only one on the birthcertificate and I want to know how to go about my fiancé adopting her. We live in Louisiana and I do not now how to go about it?

JudyKayTee
Jul 7, 2010, 06:00 PM
If the birth father is deceased then you and your HUSBAND file to adopt her. You cannot adopt in Louisiana if you are not married.

ScottGem
Jul 7, 2010, 06:35 PM
You will need an attorney to properly prepare the paperwork. Start shopping around now for an attorney, so you will be reasy when you qualify.