What can I expect from this situation?

It is not a good idea to talk about any more details in this forum, as it is a public and the facts of your case make you very identifiable by the...

Can a legal adult adoption be undone?

No it cannot be undone. He is now her legal father. However, if your concern is what happens upon your death, then your should be consulting with...

Can my ex sign over his rights once the child is born?

You MAY be able to, however many courts are reluctant to do so, as it leaves no other parent financially responsible for the child, unless there is...

Is an "open" stepparent adoption reasonable when the absent parent hasn't seen or inquired about the child in 6 years??

If you are considering entering into a formal agreement as part of the stepparent adoption, the court will need to approve the agreement. The best...

How do I terminate my ex's parental rights?

Courts typically don't terminate parental rights unless there is a stepparent to adopt. This is changing though and can even vary by judge in the...

Your attorney should have explained this during the contract phase. I would urge you to contac him or her for more informatin. I'm not licensed in...

How can I have my fiancée adopt my son if there is a paternity test

Maine has a relatively new law called the Maine Parentage Act which allows in some circumstances a child to have 3 parents (biological and de...

Typically yes, children in foster care can be removed and placed in an adoptive home. Given that you are a kinship placement, you may want to also...

Would filling for 3rd party custody work in this case since its unknown where my ex is?

I would recommend consulting with an adoption attorney to undertake a stepparent adoption. Notice will need to be provided to the biological father...

There have been several successful legal challenges to local NH towns attempts to limit where registered sex offenders can live. There is no state...