You would have to first bring actions to terminate the rights (TPR) of both parents, unless they will agree to the adoption. In order to terminate...

What do I need if I am 21 and want my step dad to adopt me

As he would need to be the one to bring the action to court, you really cannot do the paperwork in advance, but you can basically ask him in a...

Hello yes I am looking into a independent surrogacy and i have a few questions ?

Traditional surrogacy - when the surrogate's eggs are used either through IUI or IVF - is possible, but not preferred because the surrogate will be...

Here's a starting point if you want to do it yourself. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/CHILDREN/ADOPTION/INDADOPTIONS/Pages/Forms.aspx If you...

How do I go about getting a DNA test

This is not an adoption question (unless you have reason to believe that is her plan) so I changed the practice area to family for you. An Arkansas...

If I signed my parental rights away when I was a minor can I ever get them back?

Maybe. I am sorry that you are dealing with this situation. In some states it is possible to enforce an agreement for post-adoption contact. I...

No, but once you are 18 your stepparent can adopt you without your dad's consent.

How do i get my name off a birth certificate.. I had a surrogate and she changed her mind. We both are listed as mother with my

I am so sorry that you are going through this. It is unclear if this was a genetic surrogate (traditional surrogacy) or gestational carrier. You...

If I am a legal parent and on the birth certificate, yet not a biological parent, are my rights the same as a biological parent?

As a legal parent you have the same rights. Consult a family law attorney on how to proceed.

First, congratulations!! Being a parent is awesome. Unfortunately, because you are not married you will not be able to be listed on the birth...