How do i adopt my 8 yr old son?

Question

I met my wife when my son was 2 his dad has never been in the picture and has never paid any child support. We have recently got married and i want to adopt my son , can some one help please. i live in las vegas NV

Answer 1

contact a lawyer who practices family law

If the father isn't going to protest, the process should be fairly simple.

Answer 2

Be very aware - that your son may still want links to his bio father.

It's nothing to do with you - it's about him - who the people that make up 'him'.

Have you asked him??

Adopting means changing names - and too often original birth certificates are sealed away forever - never being available again to the adoptee once they are fully grown.

At least allow him to keep his bio dad's name within his name - and add yours on the end.

His father may not be important in your eyes - but all of an adoptee's mothers and fathers are important in an adoptee's eyes.

Just be very aware of the full implications.

Children don't need a piece of paper to know who their parents are.

Just be aware of his desires - and put them above and beyond your own.

(be also very aware that children will say whatever it is that they think YOU want to hear)

Answer 3

FIRST talk to your wife and make sure she's in agreement.

Then contact a lawyer who specializes in adoption.

If you don't know how to find one, ask a family psychologist.

cw

Answer 4

You can go to the courts or a attorny and file for adoption.