How can I get a DNA test and have all rights of my baby?

File a Paternity Petition in Family Court when the baby is born. I would also suggest you place his name of the birth certificate if you believe he...

Stepparent adoption

The short answer is yes. You can file a step parent adoption if his biological father consents to the adoption and executes a termination of his...

Am I able to adopt stepson

You can adopt your step son through a step parent adoption. If the biological father agrees to terminate his rights it will make the process go...

Can my husband adopt my 13 year old daughter with her consent and still receive arrears in child support from her biological?

You can NOT agree to forgive the arrears that your daughter's father owes in child support. However, if he is not paying through the Court you can...

How do I remove someone from my daughters birth certificate?

You will need to go to Family Court and file a Paternity Petition. Although it is recommended to have an attorney accompany you to Court, Family...

Remove non biological parent from birth certificate

You state that he was going to "assume paternal duties to your son." My guess is that he is on the birth certificate. I don't believe you can...

Can I adopt my stepson without utilizing an attorney? If not, can I complete any of the process myself?

It is possible to do a step parent adoption without an attorney. Although it is recommended to have an attorney file the documents for you, if you...

NY state has "closed" adoptions. The only way the Court would release identifying information would be to file a Petition demonstrating...

What are the steps I need to take.

I also highly suggest you contact an attorney that is experienced in adoption matters. Although it would make life easier for the biological father...

Can she win a contested adoption when she doesn't have her kids?

The biological mother's rights would have to be involuntarily terminated if she doesn't agree to you adopting them. This would entail a hearing to...