Can my daughter be adopted my stepfather without biological father's permission?
Full Question:
My 16 year old daughter wants to be adopted by my husband and her stepfather, her biological dad is not in the picture and really never has been nor does he pay child support. My question is, does he have to be contacted for this to take place. We have not seen nor heard of him in several years.
04/21/2007 |
Category: Adoption |
State: Texas |
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Answer:
A biological father's consent also is necessary for adoption, if the father is known. If a biological father is not notified, he may later contest the adoption if he acts within a certain period of time after the child's adoption.
