What steps can we take to adopt our grandson that we have been raising?
Full Question:
At present my husband and myself have temporary custody of our grandson, granted in September 2006. Our son had signed over his rights to us before we started the procedure, however the mother refused. Since August 2006 we have heard from her 3 times and not seen her since August 2006. She did not appear at the final hearing. She is a known drug addict and is at present eluding the police for active warrants concerning violations of her parole. What steps must we take to adopt our grandson? We do not want her in his life. He is only 2 and a half.
05/15/2007 |
Category: Adoption |
State: Alabama |
#4878
Answer:
In order to adopt the child the parents would need to consent or the parental rights terminated. There are requirements in Alabama for termination of parental rights. Even if the son consents, the mother would also have to consent or her rights be terminated. This is a matter that needs to be handled by an attorney of your choice.
