Is it possible to file both of the above yourself, without an attorney? My ex-wife is remarried and her new husband wants to adopt our son. I understand I must first terminate my parental rights, and I am in agreement with this, as it is in the best interest of our son. I am rarely able to see him since I am in the military and have not been able to establish any relationship to speak of. He is 8 yrs old and lives with his mother and stepfather in Wisconsin. I am currently stationed at Ft. Hood. My ex-wife tells me the attorney told them it would cost $2500 to do this.
Since I am in agreement, isn't it possible to simply file the necessary adoption papers and consent for termination of parental rights ourselves? Doesn't the court basically "take it from there"?
Thanks for any input on this. $2500 is just not within either of our ranges right now and it really needs to get accomplished for his sake, so he will feel a part of their new family unit.
Since I am in agreement, isn't it possible to simply file the necessary adoption papers and consent for termination of parental rights ourselves? Doesn't the court basically "take it from there"?
Thanks for any input on this. $2500 is just not within either of our ranges right now and it really needs to get accomplished for his sake, so he will feel a part of their new family unit.