If my new boyfriend wants to put him under his name, what can I do to have the real father to give up his rights?
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If my new boyfriend wants to put him under his name, what can I do to have the real father to give up his rights?
My son’s real father helped me out once in awhile at first with my son. However, after he did he only wanted to see him when they had a family get together or friends over. I have a new boyfriend that would like to put him under his name; he helps out a lot with my son and his needs. My son’s real father isn’t on the birth certificate so my son does have my last name. What can I do for my son’s real father to just give me his rights?
Asked on August 23, 2012 under Family Law, Missouri
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
For the actual father to give up his parental rights as to your child to another person, a formal adoption process must be gone through where an adoption agreement as well as a filing with the county court be completed and so ordered by the court assuming the actual father is willing to give up all of his parental rights. Given what you have written, I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney further on the matter for guidance as to how to proceed.
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