What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
I have been raising my step daughter for 2 years with my wife. Her biological father has not seen or contacted my wife in over 3 and a half years. She is 4. There was never any agreement for child support or visitation. My daughter has my wife's maiden name as her last name, but he is listed on the birth certificate as the father. We have a second daughter with my last name and wish for our oldest to have it as well. Can anyone tell me what our legal options are and what the easiest wa for me to adopt her?
I have been raising my step daughter for 2 years with my wife. Her biological father has not seen or contacted my wife in over 3 and a half years. She is 4. There was never any agreement for child support or visitation. My daughter has my wife's maiden name as her last name, but he is listed on the birth certificate as the father. We have a second daughter with my last name and wish for our oldest to have it as well. Can anyone tell me what our legal options are and what the easiest wa for me to adopt her?