Remember: Adoption issues
ADOPTION is always a tricky issue, especially when it involves one parent’s spouse wanting to formally adopt a child, thus relinquishing any ties to the biological parent.
The process is not a simple walk in the park, but if you remember three key things, it may make the formalities proceed more smoothly.
In exploring adoption, you may apply to the Supreme Court with the biological parent as the defendant for a declaration of paternity, and for joint legal custody to you and your spouse, on the ground that the biological parent has abandoned and deserted the child and is unfit to have any access. Other conditions under this option include a DNA test and more specific matters that the court will explore.
There is also the option to share joint custody with the biological parent.
Additionally, you also have the option to approach the biological parent and ask them whether they would sign an agreement to enable your spouse to adopt the child and so free the biological parent from all burdens which can legally be imposed on them as parents. If they agree, then you can move with an application to the Child Development Agency/Adoption Board to adopt the child.
