# Adoption w/out being Married **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [January 7, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/adoption-w-out-being-married/5445 "2008-01-07T18:03:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Corbin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@Corbin](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Corbin)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/adoption-w-out-being-married/5445/1 "2008-01-07T18:03:56Z")
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**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2008, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/adoption-w-out-being-married/5445/2 "2008-01-09T20:29:34Z")
You will need to file for divorce first before the adoption can go forward. Adoption is not an area where we generally practice, however, I believe you can consent to the adoption by her boyfriend even if they do not marry. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![Corbin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@Corbin](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Corbin)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/adoption-w-out-being-married/5445/3 "2008-01-04T18:22:28Z")
I have been out of my Childs “life” for about 3 years now. The thing is, we are still married and have not filed for a divorce/separation agreement as of yet. I’m currently in the military and stationed in Portland, Oregon. My “wife” and my son are living in North Carolina with her boyfriend. She wants her boyfriend to adopt my son thus terminating my parental rights which is fine with me. My questions are… 1. Can I approve the adoption to her boyfriend/give up my parental rights while still being married to her? 2. Can her boyfriend adopt my son without being married to her? That is all the questions I have for now. I