If we have permanent custody of a grandchild do we have to get any sign off from bio parents ?

Your grandchild still has legal parents; although you have legal custody. Therefore, their parental rights must be terminated for you to adopt your...

Given that your son's biological father is on the birth certificate, had a relationship with your son, and resided with him then his rights will...

-A name change is a different proceeding than an adoption proceeding. A name change may be filed- which will conform the child's name to the step...

Subsequent to your marriage, your spouse may file for a step-parent adoption to become the legal parent of your child. If your child has another...

A legal name change is not the same as an adoption proceeding. Changing one’s name is a civil process-where only individual’s name is changed. In...

Upon adoption, the parental rights of both biological parent’s are terminated. Your son’s biological child isn’t entitled to inherit from his...

I would contact an attorney in CO. The answer is -it depends your state laws. Here in NY, the petition for adult adoption could be filed in EITHER...

I have legal custody of my granddaughter and my daughter is willing to sign papers to let me adopt her now she is still on drugs

If you have legal custody and want to adopt her-if social services is involved then you would be entitled to an a subsidy for legal expenses....

How do I have someone's rights terminated that isn't listed on my daughter's birth certificate?

Speak to an adoption attorney to ascertain if birth father’s consent is necessary. Many states have laws that provide if a birth father has...

How do I adopt a family members baby at the time of birth?

You should contact a private adoption attorney in your county. The attorney will guide you as to how to become approved as prospective adoptive...