Can a non biological partner file for custody/visitation?

I suggest you request a Paternity Test when you go to Court. If the paternity test comes back negative then he will not receive visitation unless...

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Can you be denied to sign an conditional surrender?

All parties must agree to an conditional surrender. I agree with Mr. Greenberg, the terms could be negotiated. I suggest you try and come to an...

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

You can file a step parent adoption in Bronx Family Court. If the biological father consents to the adoption it would go smoother. You can ask him...

Can my 16 year old be adopted by my husbsnd?

If your husband would like to adopt his step-daughter, then he would file a step parent adoption petition in either Family or Surrogate's Court....

How do I go about adopting my sisters unborn child?

I suggest you hire an attorney in NY to file Certification to adopt a child in NY in the County where you reside, and then your sister will have...

How can a young man be made the legal father of a child born without his knowledge??

The rights of an unmarried "putative" birth father (one that has not been named, not on the birth certificate, and not married to the mother)...

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

In answer to your question... your 14 year old would not be the one petitioning the Court for a step parent adoption; rather her step father and...

Can I enforce child support without the biological father of my child getting rights?

Although I do not practice in FL, I can respond as to the essence of your inquiry. If you request child support form the biological father, he will...

You can file the adoption in either County. Although NY has a unified Court System each County has their own requirements. I suggest you contact...

How do I go about adult adoption?

I suggest you contact an attorney who is familiar with filing step parent adoptions. She will have have to consent to her own adoption. Each county...