Last name change to take after step father's name over the age of 18

In Pennsylvania, you can be adopted if you are over the age of 18, so please do not think that adoption is not an option for you. If you wish to...

Can I terminate a grandmothers rights?

I believe more information is necessary to fully address your issue. Rights of custody and termination of parental rights are related but not...

It is a crime in Pennsylvania to provide false information to a police officer or to provide information to the police knowing the information is...

How long does it take for a judge to sign custody papers if both parties agree and sign legal documentation?

Generally, if there is an agreement, it does not take as long to get an order signed compared to if there is not an agreement and the case has to...

I commend you on your interest in adopting your step-son. It is certainly one of the most rewarding areas of law to practice. The process to...

What can I do to adopt my wife's son. His paternal father has not had contact with him in years, the child doesn't him

I commend you on your interest in adopting your step-son. It is certainly one of the most rewarding areas of law to practice. The process to...

Can i still have rights to a child when my name is on the birth certificate even tho im not the biological dad

It would be advisable to seek the assistance of an attorney as soon as practical. How much you have been involved with the child will be a factor,...

There are no steps to be taken. While it is commendable that father has gotten his life together, the biological father does not have any rights...

The father was not listed in the birth certificate and also passed away a few years ago. Can my boyfriend adopt?

Yes, your boyfriend would have standing to file a petition to adopt. Due to the death of the biological father, this type of adoption would...

My fiancée wants to adopt my 10yr old son.

I commend you and your fiancée on your interest in pursuing adoption. It is the most rewarding area of law I practice. An attorney who has...