I am married 3 years to my husband. My husband has a 10 year old son from a previous marriage that lasted 6 months. I am the 10 year old his Stepmom.
My husband and I have a two and a half year old daughter together. We want to get started on adopting my 10 year old stepson asap.
My husband has had temporary full custody of his son since he was 3 years old. His son has not seen his biological mother since he was three, nor has not contributed to our 10 year old financially or attempted to reach him. His biological mom is also remarried.
Basically my 10 year old and his biological mother would be strangers if they ever saw each other today.
Is this called abandonment? What are our chances of me adopting my stepson with out his biological mom's consent? Does a judge take into consideration my husband and I have a child together, and I have been the caretake for our 10 year old son full time since the age of 5.
Appreciate any and all feedback.
Sincerely,
Nesh