Stepparent Adoption In Wisconsin

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In Wisconsin, your husband can petition to adopt your son. The biological fathers rights must be terminated, either voluntarily or through a court finding of abandonment or failure to assume parental responsibility.

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If my son's father hasn't been in his life since he was born but now its court ordered that he gets one day every other week to see his son can my husband potition to adopt him?
Hello Megan, in many jurisdictions, your husband can petition for adoption. However, the biological father usually needs to consent unless his rights are terminated due to reasons like abandonment. Can I ask where you're located to provide more specific information?
Wausaukee wi
Hello Megan, in Wisconsin:
- Your husband can file a petition for adoption.
- The biological father's rights have to be terminated first.
- This can be done voluntarily or if the court finds abandonment or failure to assume parental responsibility.
Ok
Hello Megan, indeed in Wisconsin:
- Your husband can officially adopt your son.
- This requires the termination of the biological father's rights.
- Termination can occur voluntarily or through a court determination of abandonment or failure to assume parenting responsibilities.
Is there anything else you need help with?
No
Hello Megan, I'm glad I could help. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Have a great day!