Q: His biological father has not seen him since he was 9 months old and now he is 4. I have sole custody of him. I get no child support from his father either!
A: David's Answer: Yes - you can start an adoption proceeding. The biological father's consent may be dispensed with so long as the court finds that he legally abandoned the child - which means no substantial contact for longer than 6 months. Also, the child's last name can be changed within an adoption proceeding. Speak to a Family Law attorney in your area. -- 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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