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What exactly do I need to do/have to be able to legally adopt him?

Anthony's answer | Answered on May 19, 2016

The permission of the biological mother is required in this situation and if they refuse, then the adoption may not be permitted. The only way the...

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Can I sign the birth certificate

Anthony's answer | Answered on April 21, 2016

I am an Adoption Attorney in NYC and the answers below are correct. You cannot sign the birth certificate. You need to follow the proper...

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I currently have legal guardianship of a child since she was 6 months old. She is 10 now.. How could I go by adopting her?

Anthony's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

Contact a local Adoption Attorney in your state. There is a process whereby you will petition for adoption. If you cant afford an attorney, I'm...

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Is it possible and legal for adoptive parents of an adult to expunge their names from their adopted child's birth certificate?

Anthony's answer | Answered on August 17, 2015

In New York for example - In order to remove information from a birth certificate you must obtain a State Supreme Court Order unless the hospital...

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My 16 year old cousin got adopted by her aunt but doesnt wanna live with her.

Anthony's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

You have to first figure out your Aunts position on this. As my colleague mentioned previously, if your Aunts consents it makes the whole process...

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What type of court do I need to go to? my adoptive parents refuse to submit paper work required for me to enroll in college.

Anthony's answer | Answered on June 18, 2015

You will need to get a consultation with an experienced "family law" attorney in your area. There are a number of great ones on AVVO. You cant...

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In the state of North Dakota can my boyfriend adopt my daughter without marriage?

Anthony's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

North Dakota has made second-parent or unmarried parent adoptions unclear in their laws. Please contact a local attorney to help guide you through...

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Can my boyfriend adopt my oldest son without us being married?

Anthony's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Speaking specifically to whether your boyfriend can adopt your son, the answer is yes. According to NY Domestic relations law section 110 - An...

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Can my husband adopt my son since his biological father hasn't seen him in 10 months?

Anthony's answer | Answered on December 01, 2014

If the birth parent has abandoned the child for a certain period time, typically up to a year, and they have not been supporting the child...

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Adopting a child

Anthony's answer | Answered on December 01, 2014

As my fellow attorney above stated, this is a very intricate but rewarding process. Please search for an attorney that is familiar with...

Anthony Zurica's Answers (45)

What exactly do I need to do/have to be able to legally adopt him?

Can I sign the birth certificate

I currently have legal guardianship of a child since she was 6 months old. She is 10 now.. How could I go by adopting her?

Is it possible and legal for adoptive parents of an adult to expunge their names from their adopted child's birth certificate?

My 16 year old cousin got adopted by her aunt but doesnt wanna live with her.

What type of court do I need to go to? my adoptive parents refuse to submit paper work required for me to enroll in college.

In the state of North Dakota can my boyfriend adopt my daughter without marriage?

Can my boyfriend adopt my oldest son without us being married?

Can my husband adopt my son since his biological father hasn't seen him in 10 months?

Adopting a child