How do I start adoption process?

Sorry to hear about the birth parents, but your nieces are so lucky to have you. If the birth parents sign Surrenders, that is easier than the...

Can my husband adopt my son?

I'm sorry but you are required to notify the birth father, even if, as Judge Judy used to say to such fathers....."they are nothing but walking...

If he adopts when the child is 17, you need to terminate the birth father's parental rights or have him sign a Surrender. However, if he waits...

Hello, I would like to find out how to get my husband to adopt my oldest 2 kids when I can't find the biological father?

You may file for a step-parent adoption in the city where you reside; the biological father can sign an Extrajudicial (out of court) Surrender, or...

How long does a parent need to be un active to file for child abandonment?

He must be notified of a potential adoption and he is able to sign a Surrender or if he refuses to do so, you may then proceed in court to...

I am 42 years old I would love my step dad to adopt me my real father hasn't anything to do with me for 32 years

You absouletely may do an adult adoption, there is no child too old to be adopted, even though the child is in fact an adult. The law is clear and...

Can my boyfriend adopt my daughter? She has no father on the birth certificate and he has been there since she was born.

in NY it is not a requirement that you be legally married but if that is the case, the parties ordinarily live together in a committed relationship...

I want to adopt but am I too young?

I cannot speak for each state, but in New York you must be 21 to adopt.

How does joint custody work?

Joint custody entails both parties having input in important decisions such as education, religion, activities, school choice etc. A jailed father...

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

No; I have finalized thousands of adoptions and minor violations or crimes such as yours were not and for you should not be an impediment to...