Full question:
At present my husband and myself have temporary custody of our grandson, granted in September 2006. Our son had signed over his rights to us before we started the procedure, however the mother refused. Since August 2006 we have heard from her 3 times and not seen her since August 2006. She did not appear at the final hearing. She is a known drug addict and is at present eluding the police for active warrants concerning violations of her parole. What steps must we take to adopt our grandson? We do not want her in his life. He is only 2 and a half.
- Category: Adoption
- Date:
- State: Alabama
Answer:
To adopt your grandson, you need consent from both parents or a termination of parental rights. In Alabama, there are specific requirements for terminating parental rights. Even if your son consents, the mother must also consent or have her rights terminated. It is advisable to consult with an attorney to navigate this process.
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