What is the name of your state? FL
We have "temporary grandparent custody" of our 9 year old grandson, since he was two years old. His mother (our daughter) and father (now incarcerated) were never married. The father never paid child support, was never a part of his life, has not seen him since about age 3. The father did not show up for the grandparent custody hearing. Our daughter no longer lives with us, moved out a little over a year ago. We are and have been sole providers for everything for the child since he was born. Do we have to get the father to surrender parental rights or give consent for us to adopt? Our daughter would do so, the father is doubtful.
We have "temporary grandparent custody" of our 9 year old grandson, since he was two years old. His mother (our daughter) and father (now incarcerated) were never married. The father never paid child support, was never a part of his life, has not seen him since about age 3. The father did not show up for the grandparent custody hearing. Our daughter no longer lives with us, moved out a little over a year ago. We are and have been sole providers for everything for the child since he was born. Do we have to get the father to surrender parental rights or give consent for us to adopt? Our daughter would do so, the father is doubtful.