How can we ensure my fiancé and future husband will be protected if he is not the biological father?

You will need a written agreement between you and the donor, with both of you represented by independent legal counsel. The donor will also need...

It depends - not all courts/counties have programs, but some do. If you have a class A misdemeanor, you are entitled to a court appointed attorney...

Good afternoon i live in california and my sister and her husband want me to adopt there baby what do i need to do

I would recommend you meeting with a local adoption attorney to begin learning the steps you need to take (including a home study). You can search...

How Long does the biological father have to be considered as abondonment ?

Usually it is a year or less and set by state statute. This link suggest 4 months. You should find a local attorney to represent you though as...

Can I as the alleged father of my wife's daughter file for dna testing even though there is another man on the birth certificate

This isn't an adoption question, so I'm changing the practice area so that California attorneys who do paternity actions can answer.

Changing this from adoption to immigration. Wishing you well.

Is it a bad idea to change the name of a child I adopt?

Name changes are extremely common in adoptions. Assuming the adoption is or will be finalized in Ohio here is some information that should help...

What all do I need to do for an adult adoption?

If you're confident that he wants to adopt you, you can begin the process of having the paperwork drafted and present it to him - think prom...

Does step parent adoption excuse the biological father from back child support?

Typically, it does not waive any owed support, but does end ongoing support. As his rights would be terminated his consent is required, or you will...

Keep in mind that only gestational surrogacy is legal in India, so it is critical that one of you are genetically related to the baby and that the...