I'm in Queens, NY, married for 3 years to a man who has been wanting to adopt my 13 year old son since we met. My son hasn't seen his "father" for about 7 years, and has not received any kind of support for nearly a decade. I know that both parents need to consent, but is there a way to bypass the deadbeat dad? I think it's unfair.
Also, I'm having trouble doing this pro se but it seems the only affordable option. The cheapest I've found a lawyer to be was $3000 and it doesn't include serving the dad papers nor does it cover what happens if the dad decides to fight it. Now that I'm trying to bypass the dad it will probably cost more.
Can anyone tell me if the online kits or online preparers are any good?
(And why do lawyers charge for every breath they take in your case?)
Also, I'm having trouble doing this pro se but it seems the only affordable option. The cheapest I've found a lawyer to be was $3000 and it doesn't include serving the dad papers nor does it cover what happens if the dad decides to fight it. Now that I'm trying to bypass the dad it will probably cost more.
Can anyone tell me if the online kits or online preparers are any good?
(And why do lawyers charge for every breath they take in your case?)
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