The process will likely take at least 6 months and often longer. You don't say whether the petition has been filed yet. If you haven't signed the...

My mom has guardianship of my 5 yr old son how does she go about adopting him? Please help us.

A lawyer who focuses on adoption will be able to advise you on the process. Your mother will need to have a home study completed, as well as a...

Step parent adoption

I would call the adoption clerk, explain that you are working on the papers on your own without a lawyer, and ask whether they will accept the...

Can my partner legally adopt my children and does it effect the child support I am receiving from there biological father?

As others have said, having sole custody is not enough for your partner to adopt your children. But if their father consents to the adoption, your...

Can 2 couples adapt a child?

In New York a child can have at most two legal parents. The two parents do not have to be married to each other and some judges have granted...