How can I go about getting an adult adoption?

You can most definitely get adopted by this gentleman but it would most probably have to take place where he resides, as that is the venue of the...

I am a us citizen? Can I adopt my 15 year old neice from St. Lucia?

We would need to know much more about the above-referenced scenario in order to help you. I suggest retaining a seasoned adoption attorney to...

Can my 14 year old petition the court for her stepdad to adopt her

Your child is 14 years old and thus would not be the petitioner on an adoption, but he/she does need to consent to the adoption as Ms. Roussou had...

Can a grandmother still get visitation after all of her allegations were found “unfounded” by ACS?

Under the scenario you describe, it seems most unlikely. What does the child want? The judge will determine what is in the child's best interests...

My husband wants to take responsibility for my 6 year old as in adopt can he do so?

Ms. Rossou is right on point. Please contact an adoptin attorney because yes you can do a step-parent adoption and also deal with that other...

Can a non biological partner file for custody/visitation?

His parental rights must be dealt with in some way, given the fact that he is on the birth certificate.

Can you be denied to sign an conditional surrender?

All parties must agree. If the foster/adoptive parents does not agree, then there is no Surrender. Terms can be negotiated, so all lawyers should...

Hi my husband who is not the biological father of my daughter can he adopt her?

Yes he can but the birth father has to either sign a Surrender or have his rights terminated in court in order to free the child for adoption. You...

Hire a lawyer or court appointed for child custody?

There are many court-appointed attorneys who are quite competent, so I would try that route first. If not, feel free to hire a good Family Court...

The birth father can sign an out-of-court Surrender or you can move to terminate his parental rights as part of a step-parent adoption. Please...