I want to adopt my soon to be wifes son?

Question

what will i have to do and how long will it take to do in texas

Answer 1

i thought you were not even dating a month ago...and now you have a soon to be wife..isn't that soon...and adopt a child..just give it some time first

Answer 2

You will need to be married first. My husband wanted to adopt my son before the wedding, but we found out you can't do that. You have to wait until your offically married and in Tennessee, we had to wait 6 months into the marriage before the adoption could go through.

Ditto about what everyone else said about terminating the bio father's parental rights before you'll be able to adopt.

Answer 3

if the father's name is on the birth certificate, you'll have to get him to sign away his rights (which means finding him first)  before you can start the process.  if not, you'll likely have to put an add in the paper saying you're searching for whoever the father is, wait thirty days, etc.  Or you could probably just lie in that case, your wife can say it's you, and you go sign a certificate of paternity.  in either case it'll be much easier once you're actually married.  legally changing the kid's last name will take some additional time and may cost some money; if the kid is young enough you can just start using your last name and then when he's older he can just apply to have his name switched and it's much cheaper and easier.

Answer 4

idk i don't live in texas but that would be nice

Answer 5

to add to what smm said

once you have gotten permission from the biological father you will need to go to court. they will ask the child in front of a judge if that is what he wants while the court stenographer copies everything that has been said.

My father did that. as a joke we also got him pink bubble gum cigars that said 'it's a girl' for him to hand out at his work.

Answer 6

If the child's biological father is still living you will not be able to adopt him.  If, however, the child's father is deceased or has had his parental rights terminated then you will be able to contact a lawyer, one who specializes in family law would be a good choice, who can give you all the information and guidance you need to get through the adoption process.  I think if you get married first and then begin the adoption process it may go more smoothly, but your lawyer can guide you through this.

Answer 7

dont even try its illegal in texas

Answer 8

We are going through this is Kentucky now, my husband is adopting my children from my first marriage.  Anyways, because laws are different depending on that state.  You really need to call an attorney in your area and speak with them.  I asked this question when we first started the adoption and were told by several people on here that we would not be able to do it unless the bio-father signed away his rights, but when we talked to an attorney we found out that wasn't true.  You will get conflicting answers on here so you really need to check with an attorney.

Answer 9

its not going to be easy i tell u that much and if his father is living and wont give up his rights as a parent.u gonna need 2 talk to a lawyer if u are dead serious.

and i think he has to sign and give permission in order for you to adopt.good luck.

ps.if u are really serious in adopting him plz be a good father to this boy and give him the love and attention he need as a child.may everything work out for the better..

Answer 10

I think I know why but is it realy worth it? You may want to check into the new policies implimented by homeland securities before you possibly make your future stepsons life a nightmare. There are problems that are not widely publicized that have to do with sealed records, passports, and in certain states voting privlidges. Once you adopt, your new son will have an ammended birth certificate. This has been the source of problems for several adoptee's.

Answer 11

Aren't you rushing into stuff?  A week or so ago you were asking where all the girls were?  Now you think you've fallen in love in 5 days...  A "soon to be wife"?  Not to mention one that comes with someone else's kid? If she is the one, that is wonderful, but don't you think you should wait a bit?

Answer 12

Well, i don't really know but congrats on getting married!

Answer 13

idk but i am glad your getting married