[caliman66]

What if the bio is not on the certificate?

[ScottGem]

First, its not a good idea to piggyback your question on another thread. To avoid confusion, I've moved your question to its own thread.

It doesn't matter if no father is listed on the birth certificate. The court will require that the father be identified and his permission gotten. If he is deceased you may have a problem since you can't prove who the father is.

Consult with your attorney on how to deal with this.

[caliman66]

I should have started with a lawyer before this forum. Ill just piggyback out of this forum. Thanks for nothing

[ScottGem]

Excuse me? Where did the attitude come from? First I help you by moving your post so it can get more help. Then I give you an answer to your question. Finally, ANYONE doing an adoption, whether full or step parent should have the paperwork done by an attorney to protect themselves. With your situation especially an attorney is needed to deal with the fact that no father is listed.

So all I did was try to help you with some goo advice and your way of thanking us is to show some 'tude?? Yeah, with that chip on your shoulder you probably will be better off elsewhere.

[AK lawyer]

... If he is deceased you may have a problem since you can't prove who the father is. ...

I believe it's still possible if you can locate a DNA sample from the alleged father or his known relative.

[ScottGem]

I believe it's still possible if you can locate a DNA sample from the alleged father or his known relative.

No question, it is possible. That's why I said "may". But it may require a subpoena to get a sample. But the court is going to ask that the father be identified and might not accept a "he's dead" response.

[caliman66]

AK lawyer Thanks. I will contact a local lawyer for further help. Have a good weekend.