My child’s bio father voluntarily agreed to let someone else sign birth certificate. Can he later on fight for parental rights?

This isn't necessarily an adoption question, so I changed the practice area which will allow attorneys in Michigan who practice family law to see...

Can my husband a convicted felon adopt my daughter without biologicals consent due to abusive relationship with biological?

Notice is required, and subsequently his consent or termination of parental rights. I would recommend contacting an attorney for a consult to...

Is step parent adoption possible without the consent of the other biological parent?

It is possible, but if bio-dad won't agree you will need to have a legal basis for termination of his parental rights and you can anticipate a...

Does independent adoption cost anything?

There are no costs to a birth parent placing a child for adoption. The costs related to adopting a child are the responsibility of the adoptive...

Surrogacy laws with one of the intended parent hiv+ in NJ?

There are many clinics and agencies that will still work with you. The surrogacy statutes do not specifically address this as it is a medical...

Very few states permit the arrangement you are suggesting. I would recommend contacting an Illinois adoption attorney for a consult if you do not...

Can I file for a petition of paternity at the age of 47 and now live in Oregon?

The law does not allow for this once a child reaches the age of majority. You cannot force him to become a legal parent.

Need lawyer to have an hour talk, paid, to go over adoption papers from ex wifeCan we do by Skype??

In addition to searching Avvo for adoption attorneys in the relevant state you can search www.adoptart.org Good luck.

How can I get a form releasing me of financial support from a parent?

Learning of this relationship once you are an adult does not change the legal obligations. He is not legally your father. He is a presumed father....

What can You do if You have been mislead about paternity?

I agree with Attorney Brown. Given the relationship he has with his son he needs to take affirmative steps to be declared a parent and protect the...