Richie has been in Ali's life for 7 years (she was only 6 when he came to us). Over her half her life! He's been providing for her for over half her life! Giving her love, compassion, and attention...for over half her life!
The sperm donor (this is what I've decided to call him, because he has no idea on how great of a kid he missed out on)....well he was in the picture for about 2 years. Then it got less and less. I bet I could count on 2 hands how many times he's seen her in the last 7 years! No joke!
Anyhow, Richie has always been daddy! He's shown Ali a father's love, treated her like his little girl, and been there for her through all her ups and downs.
This year, after being told "Don't text me anymore" about needs for his child...we filed the adoption. I couldn't take the frustration that came along with dealing with him! Why can he not step up to the plate and care for his daughter??
After consulting an attorney...we paid the retainer and filed the paperwork. We were told to expect 6 months, even if he sent the papers back consenting to the adoption. Low and behold...he sent them back in record time!! Sad that he could just sign her away!!
The best part...after Ali met with her attorney (the guardian ad litem, required for a minor child), the attorney's got a court date scheduled!
We went to court on July 6, just 2 short months after filing for the adoption! Richie and I both had to "testify" that we knew what we were doing, could support her (like we hadn't been already? ha!), and that if we split up he would be entitled to custody rights and paying child support. Fifteen (yes 15) short minutes later, we were out of the court room with Ali legally belonging to Richie and I!!!!
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| Adoption day!! |
Richie FRAZIER: Est. 9/10/1980
Ali FRAZIER: Est. 7/6/2015
Jennifer FRAZIER: Est. 6/5/10
