I was awarded temp guardianship of my nephew until the next hearing in August. Does that prevent the Mother from taking him?

First let me say you are to be commended for providing a loving safe and secure home for your nephew. I am an adoption and guardianship attorney...

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Our address was given by a doctor's office to the birth family of the baby we have adopted via closed adoption. Can we sue?

I am an adoption attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am not licensed to practice in Maryland or any state other than Pennsylvania. ...

My girlfriend had a child with my cousin and he wants me to adopt her and my girlfriend does to so do i how

I am an adoption attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am not licensed to practice in Illinois, or any state other than Pennsylvania. ...

Would I be able to adopt my 13 month old grandson? I live in Baltimore, Maryland and he's in temp custody w my daughter his aunt

First, let me say I am so pleased to hear your grandson is doing well since you and your daughter have been able to provide stability for him. He...

My daughter is 9 her father past away when she was 13mnths what steps does her stepDad need to do to legally adopt her

I am an adoption lawyer licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You do need a lawyer to process a step-parent adoption. As an exhibit to...

Can I obtain my actual birth certificate...I'm adopted?

I am an adoption attorney licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Adoption laws vary tremendously from state to state, so if you...

I am an adoption and guardianship attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am not licensed to practice in Missouri or any state other than...

I am a single mother just diagnosed with cancer. I am looking to give guardianship of my minor son to his god mother

I am an adoption and guardianship attorney practicing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am not licensed to practice in Arizona or any state...

Can my illegal husband adopt my children?

I am an adoption attorney practicing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I am not licensed to practice in Missouri or any state other than...

Should I get my step children's citizenship from Mexico or here?

I am an adoption attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I an not licensed to practice law in Michigan or any state other than...