Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Step Parent Adoption

I was wondering what the laws were on this subject if the NCP has not had anything to do with child in over a year and has paid no child support for the child? Does the NCP have to sign a consent or can we file without it? What if we file and NCP never bothers to file answer or show to hearing? Thanks for your advise


Asked on 12/09/03, 1:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Step Parent Adoption

You can file without a consent. You will have to notify the father and give him an opportunity to participate in the case--i.e., object if he wants to. If he is properly served with the petition and doesn't object, you'll probably obtain the adoption. That will terminate his parental rights and support obligation.

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Answered on 12/09/03, 2:56 pm


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