Can my husband adopt my daughter?

[annemarie715]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts

At age 22 I was in college, going to parties, usually drinking. I am not proud to admit that most of those nights were a blur in the morning. When I found out Iwas pregnant, I had no idea by whom. I never tested anyone, filed anything with anyone. I just focused on my baby. I graduated, found a job and had my daughter in Nov 03. I am now 31 and married, expecting asecond child this fall. My husband would like to adopt her. There is no father's name on her birth certificate because, honestly, I did not know who it could have been. How difficult will this be and approximately what would this cost?

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts

At age 22 I was in college, going to parties, usually drinking. I am not proud to admit that most of those nights were a blur in the morning. When I found out Iwas pregnant, I had no idea by whom. I never tested anyone, filed anything with anyone. I just focused on my baby. I graduated, found a job and had my daughter in Nov 03. I am now 31 and married, expecting asecond child this fall. My husband would like to adopt her. There is no father's name on her birth certificate because, honestly, I did not know who it could have been. How difficult will this be and approximately what would this cost?

You will need the help of an adoption attorney. Adoption is never a process that should be taken on by a lay person. Many attorney's offices will give you a no-cost or low-cost initial consultation.

I wish you well.