You need legal counsel for this one. You should have no problem at all since the biological father terminated his rights as the father of that child. Do it legal so there is no chance of further trouble from the biological father. Termination of rights to his child doesn't mean much if he lets a few years slip by and can convince a judge that he was too young at the time, but has now matured and would like to be part of his child's life. A judge may very well grant him his wish and it's trouble for you!
No, a father cannot simply sign his rights over. There has to be extreme circumstances for a father to be granted his rights terminated.
Only if the birth father's parental rights are terminated (legally)If the birth father disappears, you may be able to have his rights terminated due to abandonment, but there's no guarantee that this will be granted.
probably not, unless they live with you
Termination of one parent's rights does not affect the other parent's rights.
No, in order to have a step parent adoption, the birth father's parental rights must be permanently terminated.
Paying child support will not cause the father to lose his parental rights - neither will not paying child support.
There is no universal answer to your question. The mother's rights must be terminated by a court order. The father need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues under the laws in your jurisdiction.There is no universal answer to your question. The mother's rights must be terminated by a court order. The father need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues under the laws in your jurisdiction.There is no universal answer to your question. The mother's rights must be terminated by a court order. The father need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues under the laws in your jurisdiction.There is no universal answer to your question. The mother's rights must be terminated by a court order. The father need to consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues under the laws in your jurisdiction.
No, a stepfather will not have visitation rights to his stepson after a divorce. The mother can always allow the stepfather to visit if she wants.
If your birth father allowed your step father to adopt you, you do not have rights to your birth father's estate where I am sitting; however, 10 feet behind me you do. See a lawyer.
If I'm not mistaking. Parental rights cannot be terminated, unless an adoption is taking place. If I'm not mistaking. Parental rights cannot be terminated, unless an adoption is taking place.
The life insurance proceeds are owed to the beneficiary(s), regardless of parental rights.
Yes. He has rights until his rights are terminated by a court order.