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Debra, Expert
Hello! My name is Debra (formerly known as Legal Ease). Thank you for your question. I'm reviewing it now, and will post back again shortly.
Debra, Expert
I am sorry to hear that it sounds like you are in a bit of a difficult decision.
When you say that your daughter's biological father signed his rights away do you mean that he is not even exercising access rights to your child?Debra, Expert
The biological father had to pay child support unless your new partner adopts the child so consenting to your new partner being a guardian of your child does not in anyway affect your child support rights.
Given the agreement you don't even need the consent of the biological father to agree to appoint your partner as legal guardian over your child along with yourself.
You can certainly seek to enforce child support if you wish to do.
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Debra, Expert
You can enter into an agreement unless you need this for something like school.
If you do then ask the school what they want to see. If they want a court order you can apply for one on consent but I doubt that is necessary.
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You are very welcome.