What is the name of your state? TN
My ex lives in AZ...I think. We haven't heard from him in almost 2 years, and stopped receiving CS 6 months ago. (it was garnished from his check before he got fired) My husband and I have been married for almost 9 years, and he wants to adopt my 13-year old daughter.
I have tried to find bio-dad, and have even contacted his mom...no results. Before July 2006, his relationship with our daughter had consisted of maybe 1-2 visits per year and 3-4 phone calls per year since she was 5. CS has only been consistent when he has been married or had a live-in girlfriend who paid the support. (that I know of, he has been divorced 3 times and had 3 live-in fiances) This is why we had his wages garnished 2 years ago.
Obviously, he is an unfit parent, but does this legally count as neglect or abandonment?
Do we have to find him in order to proceed with the adoption?
Is this expensive?
Where do we start?
Thanks for the help.What is the name of your state?
My ex lives in AZ...I think. We haven't heard from him in almost 2 years, and stopped receiving CS 6 months ago. (it was garnished from his check before he got fired) My husband and I have been married for almost 9 years, and he wants to adopt my 13-year old daughter.
I have tried to find bio-dad, and have even contacted his mom...no results. Before July 2006, his relationship with our daughter had consisted of maybe 1-2 visits per year and 3-4 phone calls per year since she was 5. CS has only been consistent when he has been married or had a live-in girlfriend who paid the support. (that I know of, he has been divorced 3 times and had 3 live-in fiances) This is why we had his wages garnished 2 years ago.
Obviously, he is an unfit parent, but does this legally count as neglect or abandonment?
Do we have to find him in order to proceed with the adoption?
Is this expensive?
Where do we start?
Thanks for the help.What is the name of your state?