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rquiksilver182 · Jun 21, 2010, 01:39 PM

My son's father has already stated he will relinquish his parental rights but because I moved from West Virginia to Virginia for more than 6 months, I could no longer use the lawyer I was using because he was not licensed in VA. I couldn't used him for the relinquishment or the adoption I had planned to have soon after my husband and I were married (we are currently married as of April). I would like to avoid using a lawyer if at all possible. I have been told to go to the courthouse but never really told who I should talk to when I get there. I want to get this process moving because he is breathing down my neck to get this paperwork finished, mainly because he pays support for 2 children currently (my child and one from another marriage). I just need to know what department of the courthouse I should speak to and what kind of forms I am going to have to request, if possible. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.

cdad · Jun 21, 2010, 03:53 PM

In most states you have to be married for at least a year before they allow an adoption like that because there has to be grounds for stability. Also doing an adoption without a lawyer at your side really isn't a good option. What state is the child support order out of? Is he still in that state?

AK lawyer · Jun 21, 2010, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by rquiksilver182

... I have been told to go to the courthouse but never really told who I should talk to when I get there. ... I just need to know what department of the courthouse I should speak to and what kind of forms I am going to have to request ...

Which county? They might just have forms and information online.

If not, it's just a matter of asking in the court clerk's office.

rquiksilver182 · Jun 21, 2010, 04:17 PM

The father resides in WV, I reside in VA. He lives in mononghalia county and I live in Alexandria City (it's considered a county). The order is out of WV for child support but I am responsible for doing the paperwork and filing it for the relinquishment of rights. I was told that the adoption would most likely go through without a hitch because of my husband's income and the stability it provides.

AK lawyer · Jun 21, 2010, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by rquiksilver182

The father resides in WV, I reside in VA. He lives in mononghalia county and I live in Alexandria City (it's considered a county). The order is out of WV for child support but I am responsible for doing the paperwork and filing it for the relinquishment of rights. I was told that the adoption would most likely go through without a hitch because of my husband's income and the stability it provides.

I looked for the forms you might need here. There are a lot of them and, sorry to say, I couldn't find what you need, with the exception of form DC 680. You might want to have a look for the forms and instructions as well.