Hi All,
I am new to the site and I was hoping that somebody can give me some advice please - maybe you have already gone through this yourself?
My partner and I have been together for just over 4 years now, which has meant that I have known her daughter for the majority of her life. She is now 6.
She doesn't see her father. He walked out on my partner whilst she was pregnant and he makes little to no effort to see his daughter. He last saw her August 2018.
My partner and I do not deny access, he just chose not to bother, and barely pays any maintenance either. When he does pay its direct to my partner and its only pocket money. Having calculated last years money received from him, it would amount to less than £250 for the entire 12 months!
My step daughter doesn't really want to see him. Probably because she doesn't really know him, although she occasionally asks about him.
We've talked about looking at adoption and I personally have mixed feelings about it right now but I am swaying more into the idea.
From other peoples experience and knowledge of the law, what can we do. Could we apply to courts for adoption, or would we require his permission to adopt her, what is the legal process?
I am new to the site and I was hoping that somebody can give me some advice please - maybe you have already gone through this yourself?
My partner and I have been together for just over 4 years now, which has meant that I have known her daughter for the majority of her life. She is now 6.
She doesn't see her father. He walked out on my partner whilst she was pregnant and he makes little to no effort to see his daughter. He last saw her August 2018.
My partner and I do not deny access, he just chose not to bother, and barely pays any maintenance either. When he does pay its direct to my partner and its only pocket money. Having calculated last years money received from him, it would amount to less than £250 for the entire 12 months!
My step daughter doesn't really want to see him. Probably because she doesn't really know him, although she occasionally asks about him.
We've talked about looking at adoption and I personally have mixed feelings about it right now but I am swaying more into the idea.
From other peoples experience and knowledge of the law, what can we do. Could we apply to courts for adoption, or would we require his permission to adopt her, what is the legal process?
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