What is the name of your state? Louisiana
Hi, I have an 11yr old daughter. My daughter's bio dad has not been apart of her life since 2000 (no support, no contact...nothing). My husband would like to adopt my daughter but our main worry is whether or not her bio father has to be contacted?
Her bio dad is a dead beat (obviously), is on drugs and has done all he can to avoid child support payments for his two children from a previous marriage - last I knew, he owed over $30 in child support for his two children. I honestly do not know if he is dead or alive and have no clue where to even start to look for him.
Nothing was every established in the court where my daughter is concerned - no custody or support. I knew he wasn't worth it and my daughter was better off w/out him in her life.
It is my understanding that a certain "time period" has to pass to where his rights can be terminated w/out his consent. In my research, I cannot find what that time period is.
I would appreicate any information you can provide. Thanks
Hi, I have an 11yr old daughter. My daughter's bio dad has not been apart of her life since 2000 (no support, no contact...nothing). My husband would like to adopt my daughter but our main worry is whether or not her bio father has to be contacted?
Her bio dad is a dead beat (obviously), is on drugs and has done all he can to avoid child support payments for his two children from a previous marriage - last I knew, he owed over $30 in child support for his two children. I honestly do not know if he is dead or alive and have no clue where to even start to look for him.
Nothing was every established in the court where my daughter is concerned - no custody or support. I knew he wasn't worth it and my daughter was better off w/out him in her life.
It is my understanding that a certain "time period" has to pass to where his rights can be terminated w/out his consent. In my research, I cannot find what that time period is.
I would appreicate any information you can provide. Thanks