In Pennsylvania two unmarried individuals can jointly adopt a child through a second parent adoption. This law was established in 2002 by the...

If your mother is in a medical state where her capacity is in question thus compromising her ability to make and/or communicate sound decisions,...

I DO NOT practice in OK nor am I licensed in OK, however I do dependency work in Pennsylvania therefore this is general information based on my...

You and your step-dad should consult an attorney in your area and express your desire to be adopted. Adult adoptions are permissible in...

You can check the website of the courthouse in your county to see if they have self-help forms available for this topic and the associated filing...

You should be able to identify an attorney located in LA on this site. I believe you can access this information from the home page. You should be...

Generally speaking, when you have a case open with the Department of Children & Families and it subsequently closes due to reunification with one...

Typically, if your parental rights were terminated there should be an order from the court stating so. Usually there is a termination of parental...

As previously stated, it sounds like you already have full custody. If the mother of the child has not had any type of contact for the last 4 years...

Generally, you should be able to obtain a copy of the Guardianship Order by contacting the Clerk of Orphans' Court in Philadelphia. You may need...