adoption

[tamikkaa23]

What is the name of your state? tennessee
i am a unmarried mother of a 5 yr old my fiancee of 5 yrs wants to adopt her. the biological father wishes to terminate his parental rights can we do this?

 

[munchkin03]

You should consult a lawyer. But in Michigan you have to be married for 6 months but after 6 moths you can file for the adoption. You dont have to wait 2 years w/o contact. But that is in michigan. I talked to a lawyer who specializes in adoptions and she gave me the law for michigan

 

[stealth2]

You'd have to be married for a period of time - most states require a year, tho some will go with 6 months. You'd need to find out what TN's requirements are. Since all parties are in agreement, it shouldn't be a problem (unless someone changes their mind).

 

[haiku]

try what i did, i called my county clerks office.

 

[Seanscott]

In our case in Indiana, the judge waived the marriage time limit since we had lived together for over 4 years. If your child knows only your fiancee as his father, you may be able to have the limit waived also.

The adoption process may take up to a year, so you might as well file the day after you two are married. The waiting period will be up by the time the adoption case is in the works.

Best Wishes to you!