Legal Advice on Biological Parent

STEP-PARENT ADOPTIONS IN OREGON By Mindy Stannard, Jensen Leiberan Many adoptions that occur in Oregon are adoptions where a childs current step-parent adopts the child. A step-parent adoption... more

To adopt a child from Pakistan is not easy. But to adopt any child from any foreign county is not easy. It is a long process to bring a new family member home. If you have the determination to cut... more

Reasons for Adult Adoption: Adult adoption is primarily used as a mechanism for ensuring the passage of property rights, protecting the family surname and providing a sense of stability. Other... more

Before we start, here is my ever-proper lawyer disclaimer: without knowing the SPECIFIC details of the custody proceeding, my opinions are merely based on my legal experience. Thus, I am merely... more

Step parents and adoptive parents exercise parental rights every day. In some cases, grandparents get parental rights. But two 2008 cases address the issue of parental rights where the apparent... more

Third parties-those who are not a child's biological, or "de facto" parent- can sue for custody in the District of Columbia under the Safe and Stable Homes for Children and Youth Act of 2007 (the "... more

When a child is born to a woman that is legally married, that child's legal father is presumed to be the husband. This seems fairly logical, however this has led to several legal issues that may... more

MOTHER OF THE BABY: Birth Mother-Related Questions 1. When can the mother of the baby start the adoption process? The mother may start planning for the adoption process at any time. The legal consent... more

The adoption process is fairly straightforward for stepparent adoptions, aside from the issue of getting consent. And, that seems to be no problem since you say the biological father is willing to... more