What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
My wife and I are wondering how do we adopt my son. Legally and biologically he is not my son. I have raised him since he was 2 years old, he is now 5.
I changed his diapers when they needed changed, I potty trained him. I took him to the doctors when he was sick, I buy his food and his clothes, I wake up and hold him when he has nightmares at night. I pay for his school. I work the long hours and spend the quality time that every child deserves.(I don't mean to cut my wife out she is a great mother, and helps with everything I just want to state this as the father side of things.)
How is it that the biological father still has rights to our son. He has never made or tried to make contact with our son. He does not pay child support even though the court has ordered him to do so. He probably doesn't even know what he looks like.
I am just trying to figure out what we need to do so that I can legally adopt him. Where should I start or is it even possible. Any help would be great.
Thanks!!!
My wife and I are wondering how do we adopt my son. Legally and biologically he is not my son. I have raised him since he was 2 years old, he is now 5.
I changed his diapers when they needed changed, I potty trained him. I took him to the doctors when he was sick, I buy his food and his clothes, I wake up and hold him when he has nightmares at night. I pay for his school. I work the long hours and spend the quality time that every child deserves.(I don't mean to cut my wife out she is a great mother, and helps with everything I just want to state this as the father side of things.)
How is it that the biological father still has rights to our son. He has never made or tried to make contact with our son. He does not pay child support even though the court has ordered him to do so. He probably doesn't even know what he looks like.
I am just trying to figure out what we need to do so that I can legally adopt him. Where should I start or is it even possible. Any help would be great.
Thanks!!!