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Father's rights in child custody

What are a fathers rights when the mom wants to give baby up for adoption?
Asked in Stevens Point,  WI Dec. 07, 2018 ,  2 Answers

My ex got pregnant when we were together. She said she was going to get an abortion but recently i found out she didnt. She is giving the baby up for adoption and put me down as the father. im not sure if i am really the father. If i am the father i dont want to give the baby up for adoption. Can i ...

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My wife wants to change my stepdaughters last name to mine. What process do I have to go through for this?
Asked in Chicago,  IL Nov. 07, 2013 ,  3 Answers
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I've raised my stepdaughter since she was 5, now 12. Married 5 years with my undocumented wife. Biological father hasn't and is not around, not listed on birth certificate. Trying to assure custody if anything were to happen to my wife (mostly deportation).

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Do i need permission from the father for a step parent adoption with a child born out of wedlock in Ga ?
Asked in Woodstock,  GA May 09, 2012 ,  5 Answers
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The father is listed on the birth certificate in case that matters. Also how long does it take for this kind of adoption in Ga? What if i can't locate the person ? It's been years.

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Adopting our 8 month old grandchild with mothers consent, father unknown
Asked in Stockbridge,  GA Nov. 21, 2011 ,  4 Answers
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We are grandparents adopting our infant grandson with his mothers consent. The baby has been with us since birth. The unknown father will be served by publication. Is anything else necessary to file with petition besides mothers consent and publication affidavit

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