Can I Adopt My Girlfriend’s Child If The Birth Certificate Was Never Signed By The Bio Father?

Question – “Can I adopt my girlfriend’s child in Ohio if the birth certificate was never signed by the bio father and [he] hasn’t made contact in 3 years?”

Laws vary from state to state so you will need to seek the advice of an attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio. The lawyers at Parks Zeigler are licensed in Virginia. However, if you, your girlfriend, and child all lived in Virginia, you may be able to adopt the child. Virginia has a fairly streamlined process for step-parent adoptions should you choose to marry your girlfriend. If you still wanted to adopt her child but not marry her, the process is a bit more complicated.

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