A friend & her boyfriend are not ready for a baby & want to give me their baby as soon as she is born. I would love to but how ?

Massachusetts is an "agency state" which means that they must work with an adoption agency for the placement of the child. However, they can select...

Traditional surrogacy contracts are unenforceable in most states, but need to be entered into when used before conception. At this point, you...

As the person giving birth you will be the legal parent. When using a known donor it is critical to work with attorneys who have knowledge and...

How to handle parental rights with a known donor in an LGBTQ situation?

It is important to consult with an attorney who is experienced with third party family building (also referred to as assisted reproductive...

Birth certificate?

Unfortunately, a lot more information is needed to adequately answer this question. For starters: Was there a written agreement? Were the parties...

Were can I go ask for professional help with my fiance she is a transgender and I really want to have a baby with her, to unique

I would recommend starting with a consult with an attorney who is well versed in assisted reproductive technology and LGBTQ+ family planning. You...

What if a biological father doesn't claim a child at birth?

More information is needed to determine if this is an adoption question or a paternity/child support question. To be a legal father takes more...

I'm a sexoffender and I'm want to adopt my stepsons . Will I be able to do so when both of my stepsons want it and they are 14 y

It is possible, but you need to be prepared for the fact that a judge might not grant the petition. More information would be needed to assess the...

How this will affect my green card status?

It will not change your status. You cannot attain citizenship through adult adoption.

More information is needed as the NH law on guardianship depends on a few things, including whether there were substance issues, whether the...