Help bout adoption?

Question

I want my Step Dad to adopt me. I am over 18. i found info that stated that he still can, but does anyone know where i can get a free form/app. to turn into the court house. We dont have the money to go though a lawer. My dad is tryin to get what info he can to... but he works 13 hours a day so im tryin to get it all. I asked him to adopt me. I know i need my real dad to ok it, but my real father has nothing to do with me, never paid child support, and i have no clue where to find him. So do i still need his ok to do it?? so if any one can help plz do

Answer 1

good luck!!

Answer 2

Every state had different adoption laws. Because you are an adult, you may not have to have your bio dad sign off on it. Check your phone book for a local agency which offers free legal advice to see what your state laws are.

Answer 3

if your biological father is listed on your birth certificate (or has been proven by law to be your father) unfortunately, yes, he has to sign away his parental rights, before your step dad can adopt you.

Answer 4

It should be fairly easy to prove that your biological father's parental rights should be revoked (considering the lack of child support), but unless you state allows him to sign them away without a court date, you will need to go to court to get them revoked.  I know there are about 5 main different ideas on the law, depending on the state soo . .sorry I can't be more specific. and GOOD LUCK! ^.^

Answer 5

At 18 you shouldn’t need to have your biological father sign off on an adoption. I read a story of a step father who adopted his step children after they turned 18. The reason he didn’t do so before was because their birthfather wouldn’t sign for it. Not because he cared or wanted to be the kids dad but out of spite.  

You should be able to sign off on your own adoption now that your of age.

Answer 6

I would look for the legal aid society in your area, if you cannot find help that way I would go to your local law library, which is probably located in the gov't buildings at your county seat, (assuming you are in the USA) ask the law librarian if she knows of any resources, and you can also look up your state statutes there.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Different states have different forms. A lot of them are available on the internet, but a lot aren't. For California there is a book by Nolo press called >How to adopt your stepchild in California<. A lot would be the same in other states, but the form would be different. Do ask a librarian! I am one, so I can tell you we'd be happy to help. A law librarian would be even better, but it would probably work to ask at your local public library. Or you could try googling some variation on:

             self-help law forms step-parent adoption site:ca.gov      

(replace "ca" with the abbreviation for your state)

Answer 8

I think if you are over 18, you will not need his permission. Check with the family court about free forms, etc. Good luck.

Answer 9

I would suggest that you try your local law library. It may be in your courthouse or depending on which state you live in they may have a webpage with the necessary forms.