You should consult with an attorney in your area who handles adoption. There are a lot of family law attorneys, but not all will handle TPR cases,...

As an adult, you can initiate an action for a legal name change. If you do not want them to be your legal parents (which as long as they are you...

How do I locate a lawyer with a background in adoption and/or surrogacy law in the OH/PA/NY area?

Attorney Phillips is correct that AAARTA is the best way to identify qualified attorneys. Surrogacy is legal in NY if certain steps are taken and...

How do I keep my child from a surrogate who refuses to give us our baby?

I am so sorry that you are going through this. As Attorneys Badeaux and Menaray have already touched upon, the legal answer will be determined in...

How do I get custody of my 5 year old son

You need to consult with an attorney about the specifics of your case. This forum is best for general, generic questions. To really get an answer...

My husband wants to adopt my 22 yr old adult so who has autism.

Adult adoption is relatively easy. The main question I have based on what you wrote is whether your son is able to consent (you state he is under...

How can I avoid losing my license?

You can be charged two different ways - under the motor vehicle code and under the criminal code. The first carries a loss of license and the...

You cannot simply remove a person from a birth certificate. In Kansas birth certificates list "parent" and "parent." Your divorce attorney will...

What legal actions can I take

If no other drivers were involved, you can file a claim with your insurance carrier for the medical payments. They will pay whatever your medical...

What do i need to file to get this started

You need to hire an adoption attorney. This is NOT a do-it-yourself process. The Academy of Adoption Attorney's website has a search locator...