Incorrect. Parental rights can be terminated without a parent's consent if they neglect the child. A close friend of mine is the adoptive father of his wife's son from a previous relationship. They had the biological father's parental rights terminated over his protests.
Of course, in most cases, the mother would prefer not to challenge the parental rights of the father as long as she has hope that he can enjoined into paying support.
If the Law were otherwise, I could get it into my head to adopt one of your kids and you couldn't stop me could you?
Apparently you aren't aware of what you need to prove in order to adopt a child.
Do you really think anyone can randomly adopt any child even in circumstances where their parents have already forfeited their parental rights?
You can't possibly be that stupid, so I will be charitable and assume you are utterly blinded by hate and your agenda.
LOL! Spoken like a true bleeding heart leftist.
I do know the process as it affected me. In my case it was very simple as the sperm donor (my ex's term) abandoned her mom and her before she was born.
Still without anyone trying to delay the process, it took longer than it would to start one from scratch.
Suppose the biodad in this case is paying support and sees the kid for a few hours a week? He could block any attempt at adoption, couldn't he?
Apparently you aren't aware of what you need to prove in order to adopt a child.
Apparently you are wrong as I have done it.
Do you really think anyone can randomly adopt any child even in circumstances where their parents have already forfeited their parental rights?
Nope. But If I really took it into my head, and had enough patience, and money and a crooked lawyer and/or judge (not that such exist) I could show any bio parent was unsuitable, have their rights terminated, and "prove" that I glowed in the dark as a parent and adopt the kids.
As Will Rogers said, 'No man's life, liberty, or property are safe as long as Congress Court is in session.'
LOL! Spoken like a true bleeding heart leftist.
You clearly don't know me very well, but as I started the name calling, I've lost the high ground here and will let that stand unchallenged...