AboutPeter C. Winkler, CSW Expertise I have experience with adoption subsidy, the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and variety of other adoption related matters. I hope that I can be helpful to those who are considering adoption or would like to adopt a child.
Experience I am a social worker with an MSW and I have over thirty years of experience in family and children's services. I have worked as Director of adoption services and of the Interstate Compact in a large state agency. I have also provided direct services to children and families in a preventive services program. I currently prepare adoption studies for those who are adopting domestically or internationally.
Expert: Peter C. Winkler, CSW Date: 4/29/2008 Subject: boyfriend adopting my daughter
Question I live in California, i want to know what i have to do to have my boyfriend adopt my daughter. The biological father is not on the birth certificate and has commited suicide. Was never in the picture. Please help. What forms do i need to get and where do i get the papers. what is the cost as well. please help ASAP
Answer Hi Samantha-
You need a lawyer to adopt a child in most states. Courts usually expect you to be married before they will approve an adoption. If your boyfriend will marry you, you should talk to local lawyers who do adoption work. They can tell you exactly what is needed and the approximate cost.
