Publishing/Step-Parent Adoption?Bio Dad Deceased

[diannamichaelso]

What is the name of your State: Nevada (Clark County)

My husband and I have filed papers with the Clark County District Court for Step-parent adoption of my 12 year old son. The biological father is deceased.

My question is: Will I have to publish due to the fact that the biological father is deceased?

 

[nextwife]

What is the name of your State: Nevada (Clark County)

My husband and I have filed papers with the Clark County District Court for Step-parent adoption of my 12 year old son. The biological father is deceased.

My question is: Will I have to publish due to the fact that the biological father is deceased?

Was paternity LEGALLY established?

 

[Gracie3787]

What is the name of your State: Nevada (Clark County)

My husband and I have filed papers with the Clark County District Court for Step-parent adoption of my 12 year old son. The biological father is deceased.

My question is: Will I have to publish due to the fact that the biological father is deceased?

IF paternity had been legally established before the father's death, you should be able to attach a certified copy of the death certificate to the adoption petition.
However, make sure by getting a quick consult with a local attorney.

 

[diannamichaelso]

Yes, paternity was established. I was married to the biological father and we did attach a certified copy of the birth certificate to the "Paternal Consent to Adoption" in which I stated that the biological father was deceased. I just couldn't find anywhere in the Nevada Revised Statutes where it said whether or not we had to publish when the natural father is deceased...