What is the name of your state?I live in Louisiana. My husband and I have been together for 4 years. My daughter was 9 months at the time. Her BF hasnt been in her life since Christmas of 2002. That was the last time we saw him or heard from him. My husband wants to adopt her. She think he is her father anyway. She always has. Her BF was just some guy that would come to see her every now and then. Anyway, my question is, how do I get the ball rolling if I don't have a lawyer. Does anyone know the first step in doin this? HELP PLEASE!