Can my husband adopt my son without the biological father’s consent?

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Can my husband adopt my son without the biological father’s consent?

<y husband wants to adopt my son; his biological father has not been in the picture his whole life.

Asked on March 12, 2012 under Family Law, Florida

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

No, unfortunately you will have to either legally terminate his parental rights or he can voluntarily give them up before your hisband can adopt your son.  Courts are generally much more agreeable about terminating rights if there is some one in the wings waiting to adopt.  Good luck to you.


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