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    Apr 4, 2011, 05:38 PM
    How can my husband adopt my daughter if her father is dead?
    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?
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    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.
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    Apr 4, 2011, 06:07 PM

    What you need most is documentation. Also was your ex declared the legal father by the courts ?
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    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.
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    Apr 4, 2011, 11:11 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by GV70 View Post
    .... 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.
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