How can I add my father's name to my birth certificate if he is deceased?

Unfortunately you cannot just add a person to your birth certificate, unless paternity has been established through the courts or a voluntary...

What do I need to do to have full legal custody of my two year old who was given to me at birth from my sister?

You should speak with an adoption attorney in Minnesota. In addition to your sister's consent to adopt, you may also have to give notice to any...

Will I have to allow visitation?

I've changed the practice area from adoption to child custody. Whether the biological father has any parental rights can be best answered by a...

Can sex offender have his own children?

This is not an adoption question. It is more of a criminal law question than anything. You have 2 different issues - his ability to be around your...

Most likely yes. The arrest will show as a misdemeanor and then the result will show as a violation. To be certain of what is on your record you...

How do I make it so my girlfriend (lesbian) relationship can be the second parent for a child who was naturally conceived?

First, you need to speak to a NY licensed attorney who is very experienced in this practice area. There are numerous pitfalls for an unmarried...

If I have legal custody of my son from the courts can my (ex- girlfriend) get any type of custody or adoption of him?

Your question and description is a bit confusing, and it is unclear what your actual question or goal may be. You state that you have legal custody...

Is an unfilled out power of attorney document valid if it just has the signature and notary?

To answer this question which is very fact specific, I think you will need an attorney to review the actual documents. A POA is not typically how...

Can I adopt my girlfriend's daughter?

I agree with Attorney Seibert. Your girlfriend could name you as the nominated guardian of her daughter should she become incapacitated or die....

There are regulations when the children are placed through the State of NH in a foster home or pre-adoptive home. I am unaware of any laws when...