If you have orders out of Texas, that's where you'd file. Same applies for Colorado.Colorado.
Seeking advice on how to file abandonment on my ex. Hasnt had contact since 2005 nor paid child support. Wondering if I can file in colorado if im originally from Texas. Also trying to see of my husband could adopt. Thank you any advice helps.
No, it isn't able to do the same thing. There is a process, and you must go through that process - there are no loopholes. Your case is even more complex because there will a problem with proper service.So is there no way to file in Colorado even if im originally from Texas. Also im not able to financially get a lawyer and file for adoption, besides I have no idea where the man is. That's why i read by filing abandonment id be able to to the same thing.
Hon, this is what I'm talking about.Im sorry what do you mean by..i will have a problem because of proper service
The court cannot and will not terminate a parent's rights without due process.I appreciate the responses. I do not feel you are being mean..I juts read in several places that the exception to having him served would be to file abandoment on the father and the requirements are no contact for 12 month and no attempt to pay child support. So is that not true?
It's not impossible to do, by any means - but this is really one you have to do with an attorney.Thank you for explaining and the example..yes my situaion is very different. My ex has not had contact with me since my son since my son was 10 months old and he is 12 yrs now..and my daughter is 11 and has never met him..the last time I spoke to him he said he wants nothing to do with them and if want to do anything I would have to pay. Ive been married aince 2009 and my husband is the only father they know..the reason I am pursuing it it because my son wants to change his last name and he wont stop asking to have it change. Then at the risk of aounding like a broken record what is the purpose or exception of filing abandonment.
Px Hx.Thank you very much..I appreciate your time.
I agree that they absolutely should speak to an attorney. I am also not at all sure that jurisdiction for an adoption would follow jurisdiction for the parenting case between the parents. It is a separate cause of action, completely unconnected to the parenting case. They players are not entirely the same either.It's not impossible to do, by any means - but this is really one you have to do with an attorney.
Even when all parties agree a stepparent adoption is very rarely a DIY project. You have a parent who won't cooperate and a possible issue with serving him - in my opinion that makes an attorney essential; s/he can guide you further and discuss whether abandonment is or isn't feasible.
Don't worry - this OP changes genders (and stories) in half a week's time.I agree that they absolutely should speak to an attorney. I am also not at all sure that jurisdiction for an adoption would follow jurisdiction for the parenting case between the parents. It is a separate cause of action, completely unconnected to the parenting case. They players are not entirely the same either.