http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/adoption.html Avvo.com - Adoption Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/can-a-stepparent-adopt-a-stepchild-in-nevada Can a stepparent adopt a stepchild in Nevada? Absolutely. In fact, stepparent adoption is the most common form of adoption performed in Nevada. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:24:16 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/understanding-postadoptive-contact-agreements-in-nevada In 2005 the Nevada legislature added Nevada Revised Statutes 127.187 through 127.1895, which collectively codified the rules surrounding treatment of Postadoptive Contact Agreements in Nevada. Whether you are giving a child up for adoption or adopting a child yourself, it is important to understand Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:05:21 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/second-parent-adoption--an-outline What is second-parent adoption? • Second-parent adoption is a legal process that allows a same-sex partner to legally adopt his or her partner’s biological child without terminating the biological parent’s parental status. • Second-parent adoption in Oregon is a streamlined, less-expensive proc Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:56:11 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-obtain-a-mexican-passport-for-an-adopted-a-mexican-national-in-the-us So you have adopted a Mexican national in US court, the child has your last name, and you need a passport for her. But Mexico will only issue a passport under your adoptive daughter’s last name–and with her biological parents’ authorization. UNLESS you register the adoption in Mexico. Then all is OK Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:28:00 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-fees--costs-can-i-expect-in-my-georgia-adoption • Attorney’s fees • Court filing fees • Home investigation fees • Criminal background check fee • Costs to support the biological mother • Travel & lodging costs • Costs related to service & notice • Cost for issuance of new birth certificate Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:07:20 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/want-to-adopt--how-to-begin-the-process-of-locating-a-baby Here are some simple steps for potential adoptive parents to consider as you begin your adoption journey. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:44:01 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/international-adoption Adopting a foreign national child is not uncommon in the US. Regardless of the reason in a given case, however, the prospective parents will have to navigate US immigration laws in order to ensure the child’s legal status. What follows is a brief summary of the process. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:45:09 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-do-i-terminate-parental-rights Making a child free for adoption requires that one or both parents' right be terminated. This legal guide discusses terminating a parent's rights for adoption. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:40:24 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-to-expect-with-an-interstate-adoption When a child is placed for adoption across state lines with adoptive parents that are not close relatives the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children ( ICPC) is implicated. Failure to comply with ICPC requirements may negatively impact the adoption. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:42:38 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/parental-consents-to-adoption-pursuant-to-florida-law Parental consents to adoption are irrevocable upon signing for children under 6 months of age unless there is fraud or duress. For children over 6 months of age, a parent has 3 business days to revoke the consent for any reason. After 3 business days the parent must show fraud or duress. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:18:05 PDT