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    Jan 6, 2015, 09:18 AM
    How can I add my fiancé to my child BC if he is not the biological dad
    My daughter was born in 2005 my child was 2 months when my fiancé and I met. She is now 9 and we want to add my fiancé to her BC. I live in Kissimmee and she was born in tampa. Can I go to any health dept and what else do I need to do
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    Jan 6, 2015, 09:25 AM
    You cannot name him as the biological father on a birth certificate because he is not the biological father. He will have to adopt her after you are married for a period and the biological father terminates his paternal rights.
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    Jan 6, 2015, 09:56 AM
    If the fiancé becomes OP's husband, and he adopts the child, the BC can then be amended to show him as the father.
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    Jan 6, 2015, 09:58 AM
    Yes, AK, after the biological father relinquishes his rights.
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    Jan 6, 2015, 02:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Josie1114 View Post
    My daughter was born in 2005 my child was 2 months when my fiancé and I met. She is now 9 and we want to add my fiancé to her BC. I live in Kissimmee and she was born in tampa. Can I go to any health dept and what else do I need to do
    This is called adoption. After you get married (most states require marriage for a minimum of 6 months for a step parent adoption) he can then petition in Family Court to adopt.

    I find in interesting that he is willing to adopt your daughter, yet after knowing you for 9 years you have yet to marry.

    In any case, the court will require that you obtain the bio father's agreement to the adoption or, at least, make a good faith effort to obtain it. You really need an attorney to advise you on the right way to do this.
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