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Crystal0922
Jul 5, 2012, 04:23 PM
My husband has full custody of his son the mother gave him up and never showed up in court they gave her 3 chances so the judge said she had no parental rights if I adopt him do I need her permission since she has no parental rights

AK lawyer
Jul 5, 2012, 05:05 PM
Depends upon the wording of the adoption statute in whichever state or country you are in. Chances are that you have to give her notice, at the minimum.