Can my "husband" stop the adoption of my child with someone else?

Although your husband is the legal father based on your marriage, and that requires the court to consider him in determining whether to terminate...

Can a biological father terminate his rights before birth?

You should contact a NY attorney who practices assisted reproduction/3rd party family formation law. The Academy of Adoption and Assisted...

How to let ex wife's fiance adopt.

It's up to "stepdad" to petition to adopt and pay the associated costs. You do not have to do anything. You cannot just relinquish your rights...

Can I gain guardianship of my friends baby now and then adopt her at a later date?

That may be an appropriate resolution, but I would recommend that you still discuss that with an attorney. The birth mother and father would still...

The United States Supreme Court has been clear - same sex couples may adopt. Your girlfriend should not be treated any differently than if she was...

How to apply for custody of my son, what should I do.

I am so sorry you are going through this. You definitely will want the state to know that you believe that you re the father. Oregon has a putative...

Should I get a lawyer for an open container in parked car and resisting arrest in NH?

If the resisting arrest charge is a class A misdemeanor you likely are eligible for court appointed counsel. You can apply for an attorney prior to...

Is it possible for a step parent to adopt their step child and if they do, do they have rights?

A stepparent can adopt, and once that adoption is finalized is a legal parent with all of the same rights as any other parent. You would also have...

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Can i adopt my stepson without risking bringing his bio mom back onto his life after 7 years missing?

NH’s law on abandonment is 6 months, so you definitely have grounds for termination of parental rights and ability to proceed with adoption....

Will I be able to fight this charge?

It would absolutely be worth your time to review in detail what happened with an attorney. Miranda rights are only required during custodial...