adoption

My new husband would like to adopt my 10 year old son. My son's natural father has not seen nor had contact with him since my son was 3 months old. I was wondering if there is a time period after so long that we do not need to contact him about the adoption? He also has never paid child support and I have no idea where he is. I live in Pennsylvania.

[Edited by tigger15021 on 04-24-2001 at 09:53 PM]

I would suggest seeing an attorney. It will cost youa round $1500. There are ways around not knowing his location. However, it has to be done properly! It does sound as if you have excellent grounds to terminate his parental rights based on abandonment and lack of contact.

hm

Q. Why are married women heavier than single women?
A. Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

Q. What's the fastest way to a man's heart?
A. Through his chest with a sharp knife.

Q. Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking?
A. Because those men already have boyfriends.

Q. When would you care for a man's company?
A. When he owns it.

Q. Why do men get married?
A. So they don't have to hold their stomachs in any more.

Q. What are a woman's four favorite animals?
A. A mink in the closet, a Jaguar in the garage, a tiger in the bedroom, and a Jackass to pay for it all.

Q. How do you get a man to do sit-ups?
A. Put the remote control between his toes.

Q. Why do men buy electric lawn mowers?
A. So they can find their way back to the house.