hello I am wanting to adopt my 12 year old step daughter her mother is sending a notorazied letter stating she is giving up her rights to me...

Question

hello I am wanting to adopt my 12 year old step daughter her mother is sending a notorazied letter stating she is giving up her rights to me and the 12 year old wants me to adopt her I have been in her life for 12 years and her father and I are divorced so what should I do when that paper comes to me thank you

Answer

You need more than a notarized letter. Use of a lawyer is recommended.