Stepparent Adoption Boone County
A Stepdad Becomes Dad After an Adoption Trial
A Boone County stepfather was the only father figure a little girl had ever known. Her biological father refused to consent to the adoption, so we took the case to trial.
The Case
A mom from Boone County, Kentucky had a child and later married another man. The child's biological father paid child support, but in no other way parented or saw the child. Her new husband was the only father figure in the child's life, and he wanted to adopt the child as his own.
The biological father refused to sign the papers to allow the adoption, so The Heinrich Firm took the case to trial.
The Result
The former stepdad is now officially the little girl's Dad.
“Rene and Tyler were beyond helpful and insightful when helping me with the adoption of our daughter. They took care of everything needed and kept me informed on all details and decisions being made. I would highly recommend using the Heinrich Firm for any legal needs.”
Questions People Ask
Does the biological parent need to consent?
Yes, unless their parental rights have been terminated. If the biological parent refuses consent, we may be able to proceed if they have abandoned the child, failed to provide support, or had their rights terminated by the court.
More answersWill adoption terminate child support from the biological parent?
Yes. Once the stepparent adoption is finalized, the biological parent's rights and obligations, including child support, are terminated. The stepparent becomes the legal parent with all associated rights and responsibilities.
More answersPast results don't guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique.
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