Non consent adoption

[gobrwns]

What is the name of your state? Ohio


My wife and I have been married for 8 months now. She had 2 children by a previous marriage of wich she has full custody of. The biological father left and has had no contact with the children for the entire time we have been married he is also 15 k in the rear on child support. My question is is it possible to adopt these kids if he is not around and has made no attempt to be around?

 

[coosi]

http://www.calib.com/nccanch/statutes/statutes/tblTermin_searchresults.cfm

Statute: § 2151.414
Circumstances That Are Grounds for Termination
Abandonment or Extreme Parental Disinterest

Abuse/Neglect

Mental Illness or Deficiency

Alcohol or Drug Induced Incapacity

Felony Conviction/Incarceration

Failure of Reasonable Efforts

Abuse/Neglect or Loss of Rights of Another Child

Sexual Abuse

Failure to Maintain Contact

Failure to Provide Support

Child Judged in Need of Services/Dependent

Child's Best Interest

Child in care 15 of 22 months (or less)

Felony assault of child or sibling

Murder/Manslaughter of sibling child