You really will need to consult with and hire an adoption attorney to discuss this in more than generalities. If the birth mother lives in...

This is a great way to legally confirm what has always been true. As a stepparent he is able to adopt the girls as adults with their consent....

You should determine if your state law permits unmarried couples to adopt their partner's child. Most states do not. Marriage prior to...

In addition to the great action items listed by Attorney Wiley, you should consider DNA testing. If any of your immediate family have tested you...

The age of consent in NH is 16, so assuming your son is consenting it is legal.

A POA will unlikely be sufficient. A temporary guardianship may be. You should absolutely consult with an attorney who does adoption in your area....

Termination of parental rights cases do have a high burden of proof, however the facts you have provided would fall squarely within the types of...

I would recommend that you contact an attorney who is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. You can find their...

You might be eligible for court appointed counsel, so you may want to file a request for counsel with the court. If you do not qualify I would...

You could execute an acknowledgment of paternity with your now husband but it would be fraud and as you'll be signing under oath you may also be...