View Full Version : How can my husband adopt my daughter if her father is dead?
ChristinaTaylor
Apr 4, 2011, 05:38 PM
I just found out that my daughter's biological father killed himself. I am getting married and what my future husband to adopt my daughter. How can I get this done?
GV70
Apr 4, 2011, 05:59 PM
You can get is done through step-parent adoption.Some states have restrictions on that matter. You should have been married for at least a year before you file for adoption.
Another thing in your case is that it is possible the grandparents to be awarded with visitation.
cdad
Apr 4, 2011, 06:07 PM
What you need most is documentation. Also was your ex declared the legal father by the courts ?
ScottGem
Apr 4, 2011, 07:56 PM
Get a copy of his death certificate. With that, you should have no problem getting the adoption when you meet the requirements.
AK lawyer
Apr 4, 2011, 11:11 PM
.... You should have been married for at least a year before you file for adoption. ...
Again, depending on the state. I was able to file a step-father adoption petition a week after I married my daughter's mother.