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    Jul 5, 2012, 04:23 PM
    Adopting my stepson
    My husband has full custody of his son the mother gave him up and never showed up in court they gave her 3 chances so the judge said she had no parental rights if I adopt him do I need her permission since she has no parental rights
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    Jul 5, 2012, 05:05 PM
    Depends upon the wording of the adoption statute in whichever state or country you are in. Chances are that you have to give her notice, at the minimum.
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