Why is it so hard to adopt granddaughter that I have had physical custody of for 12 years? no contact from mother for 10 years.

My suggestion is to work with an attorney that is experienced in adoption law. The facts as you state them, would lead me to believe you can file...

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Revoking parental rights on adopted adult

Although I am a NY attorney, not admitted in IA....it is my understanding that you can not terminate your parental rights as an adoptive parent,any...

How do i find my biological parents foreign visitors from a country and "abandoned" me here?

It will be very difficult to locate her if there are no records, and a formal adoption did not occur. The intent of the Safe Haven load is to...