I have a unique situation and could use some help. My wife and I adopted a 7-year-old girl, and now four years have passed. We recently found her biological father, who never had rights because another man was listed on her birth certificate. This man willingly signed her over, knowing that she wasn’t his. Now, the biological dad wants to have custody of her, and we are okay with signing away our rights and staying involved in her life. How do we go about this in Pennsylvania? We don’t want a negative hit on our child clearances for work, especially since we are continuing to foster kids.
You adopted her at 7 and had her for 4 years? And now that she is a preteen, you want to give her to someone else? I sincerely hope the laws make it impossible for you to adopt a kid.
You’ll need to hire a family law attorney. The Pennsylvania Bar has a lawyer referral service that can help you find someone suitable.
Wtf, you have a 7-year-old you’ve had since she was 3 and are okay to give her to a stranger? That seems really concerning.
Just to clarify, are you sure this is what your daughter wants? It’s a big change for her to go from you to someone she doesn’t know well.
If you are considering this, it’s important to think about the emotional impact on your daughter. Have you discussed it with her?