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    Feb 26, 2009, 06:03 PM
    Adoption of my son
    Is it legal for my new husband to adopt my son even if my son's real father is not consulted.
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    Feb 26, 2009, 06:05 PM

    In a word, no. The natural father must consent to the adoption. The child cannot be adopted without that consent.
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