custody/adoption

[cranemom]

I live in Indiana, I have two kids from a previous marriage, my ex is willing to give me full custody, and wants my new husband to adopt them (kids are 3yrs & 1yr) Can I do this without a lawyer involved? how do I do it? I do understand there is no support from him, and no contact after.

 

[usdeeper]

You have to get an attorney.. it is too complicated to do on your own. Also, there is no legal ordered contact afterwards, does not stop your children searching for him later in life.

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Divorce is a process over which children have no control. Children should not be its victims.
When parents are under stress, it is harder to be in touch with their children's pain and anguish.
It takes time, effort, and planning on the part of the parents to be able to provide for the children's needs.
In the crisis of divorce, parents may put their children on hold while they attend to adult problems first.
Sometimes separating/divorced parents find that their roles and expectations are undefined and cloudy.
If handled properly, divorce need not be devastating for children.

 

[MySonsMom]

Yes, you need to get an attorney to help you. If it is uncontested and he signs his rights away it is VERY easy. He signs the papers..Your hubbys signs his papers..you sign yours...it goes in front of a judge and boom...parental rights from your ex are relinquished and your hubby adopts the children..costs are anywhere between $1000-$3000. Small price to pay for happiness and a "complete" faimily. Good luck!

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~MySonsMom~

 

[justamom]

While it is always prudent to consult an attorney, it is not always necessary. In my own case, my hubby adopted my two children from a previous marriage without an attorney. It was amazingly simple, the county clerk told us what papers needed to be filed and where we could obtain them. The whole process (10 years ago) cost us $200. I have known of other cases, however, where legal representation was the difference between success and failure. I wish you and your family the very best!

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