What is the name of your state? North Carolina
My daughter is 2 years old, about a year ago I had her last named changed to my name, her bio father and I were never married but I agreed to give her his last name if he supported her and visited with her, He ended up leaving and it took me a long time to find him. I had to petition the court for a name change and I did the notice of publication and in Jan. of 2005 I got the court order back with her name changed, as I understand it this took away his parental rights.
I am getting married in June 2006 and my finacee asked me about adopting my daughter once we are married. We both want this and I feel she does as well since that is her daddy. How do I go about doing that? Can I just draw the papers up myself and pay filing fees? Do I need to hire a lawyer? What is the next step for me?
Thanks to whomever can help!
My daughter is 2 years old, about a year ago I had her last named changed to my name, her bio father and I were never married but I agreed to give her his last name if he supported her and visited with her, He ended up leaving and it took me a long time to find him. I had to petition the court for a name change and I did the notice of publication and in Jan. of 2005 I got the court order back with her name changed, as I understand it this took away his parental rights.
I am getting married in June 2006 and my finacee asked me about adopting my daughter once we are married. We both want this and I feel she does as well since that is her daddy. How do I go about doing that? Can I just draw the papers up myself and pay filing fees? Do I need to hire a lawyer? What is the next step for me?
Thanks to whomever can help!