Is there such thing as hyphenating my child’s last name with my husbands name without adopting ?

Yes, but a legal name change will require the consent of the other parent.

What are the rights of a Legal Guardian?

As her guardian you will have all the rights and responsibilities that the court grants to you. Yes, her father can be obligated to provide support...

This is a complicated area of the law and varies from state to state. I recommend this website for state specific information. There are...

Can my stepfather add his kids and take-off my brother's kids from my mothers will/in the state of N.H

You should get an attorney. He can’t modifiy the will but you clearly need someone to help you protect your rights. You will want an attorney who...

Not unless you are under guardianship and a court approves the change. If you are an adult and not subject to guardianship she has no legal...

Do I need an attorney or lawyer for the adoption process?

Yes, you should have an attorney and the other answer seems to suggest it is required. If you do not know where the biological father is, you may...

The short answer is yes she can without your permission/presence, but she may have a defense against the violation that she is being charged with....

NH law allows for stepparent adoption. You would file the petition with the court and the birth mother would consent to the adoption and surrender...

Why does my grandma say because I'm adopted I can't leave till 21?

I don't know! Once you are 18 you are a legal adult and can live wherever you want and support yourself.

Adoption is a legal process that is not as simple as a notarized piece of paper. Even a private adoption involves background checks, a home-study,...