step father adoption

[dirdenfamily]

I have sole legal and physical custody of my 6 year old daughter, the biological father was granted supervised visit, but never went to court to get them, then his mother filed for grandparent visits and was granted them. I tried to have them removed but was unsuccessful, and the biological father states he sees them on her visits, but the court order was for supervised and he was supposed to do anger management classes, that he never did. I brought this up to the court but nothing was done, my husband has been fully supporting and raising my daughter and wants to get custody on her. can we achieve this even with the grandparent having visits and the father never getting visits through the court for the past six years like he was supposed to do.

 

[army judge]

I have sole legal and physical custody of my 6 year old daughter, the biological father was granted supervised visit, but never went to court to get them, then his mother filed for grandparent visits and was granted them. I tried to have them removed but was unsuccessful, and the biological father states he sees them on her visits, but the court order was for supervised and he was supposed to do anger management classes, that he never did. I brought this up to the court but nothing was done, my husband has been fully supporting and raising my daughter and wants to get custody on her. can we achieve this even with the grandparent having visits and the father never getting visits through the court for the past six years like he was supposed to do.

Courts are reluctant and reticent to take away parental rights, or allow people to abdicate those rights.

Why?

Because with rights come responsibilities.

The government doesn't want to be stuck holding the bag for supporting a child while one parent isn't obligated to support their child.

Beyond that bit of speculation, the standard for being a parent is relatively low in this country.

To your point, the journey upon which you seek to embark is a costly and lengthy one, and usually met with much resistance and little success.

The fact that the court has done nothing to sanction or admonish dad's alleged conduct, indicates a court that is unlikely to allow the adoption you seek.

I suggest you speak with a couple local attorneys about your desires and intentions.

The initial consultation is normally provided at no cost to you.

So, come prepared to ask lots of questions and learn how the process works in your county.

Good luck, but proceed cautiously and don't get your hopes up too high.