Q: how would this work? my husband wants to adopt my daughter- her bio dad has been out of her life since she was born; he is not on the birth certificate and dna has never been established- do i still need to notify him?
A: David's Answer: The Court will ultimately determine whether you need to provide notice to the father. If the biological father did not execute an acknowledgment of paternity and has not been involved with the child, then there's a possibility the Court will dispense with notice. For a full assessment, schedule a consultation with an Orange/Westchester Family Law attorney. -- David Bliven, Westchester Family Law attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
I am a former Family Court prosecutor and handle all divorce and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody/visitation, child support/paternity, adoptions, family offense (orders of protection), child abuse/neglect and juvenile delinquency. I practice primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). My website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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