I was convicted of misdemeanor shop lifting once about 18 years ago. Will this prevent me from adopting a child?

It's unlikely, but before moving forward with an adoption home study, you may want to explore whether it even shows on your record and if it does...

Man has a child with another woman while married what legal rights does the maternal grandmother have?

Wyoming is a state that allows for grandparent visitation. You should consult with a family law attorney to determine whether you can and how to...

Can i hyphenate my daughter's last name to add mine? she has only her father's right now.

You will need to do a legal name change through the court in your county and with the father's consent. http://www.arlegalservices.org/namechange

Will I be charged as a felony, is it best to settle and wait it out, or go to court?

The tenants may not have had authority to sublease the apartment to you. Do not make any further statements (orally or written) to anyone without...

The good news is a birth certificate is only a presumption of paternity. To establish yourself as the legal father at this point you will need to...

Can I move to another state with my biological father, & with the consent of my mother already knowing ?

More information seems to be needed to answer your questions. Are you an adult or a juvenile? If an adult it doesn't matter what your mother has to...

Can the decision to terminate parental rights be reversed any way possible in the state of Alabama?

You have a right to appeal a decision, but the time to file that appeal is time sensitive. Contact the attorney who represented you in the...

How does adopting a 18 year old work?

They will need to initiate the adoption. Your consent will be required, however your parents will not need to consent or participate because you...

Can my girlfriend second parent adopt or sign the birth certificate to our child in Indiana ?

This appears to be a repeat post; signing the birth certificate is insufficient to establish parentage. I recommend reviewing this site and...

Can my girlfriend second parent adopt or sign the birth certificate to our child?

Establishing you as a legal parent is possible, but not straight forward and not something you can handle on your own. I highly recommend...