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Old 05-16-2003, 01:49 PM
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Abandoned child...(adopting)

What is the name of your state? NY

I am a stepmom. My DH has custody of 9 year old daughter. BM "disappeared" two years ago; she moved, disconnected phone number. We have no way of reaching her. Please trust when I say, it's in the best interest of the child to be away from BM. If needed, I will give details, but I basically want to know what steps I need to take in order to adopt this child. My DH wants me to adopt her.

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Old 05-16-2003, 03:19 PM
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File a petition to adopt in your local courthouse. Ask for termination of biomom's parental rights due to abandonment. It sounds like you have a classic case for a successful stepparent adoption. 'Good luck' to you.
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Old 05-29-2003, 03:30 PM
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is there a length of time that shows abandonment or is it based on the circumstance, I'm in wa.
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Old 05-29-2003, 05:43 PM
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Most states say 6 months or one year with no support and no contact. I don't know of any that say over one year.
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