Compulsory attendance ends at age 17, so no one can initiate truancy proceedings if you stop going to school. I would recommend staying in school,...

How can I adopt my girlfriend's children as we are a lesbian couple & Dad is not willing to give up rights?

You will need to petition the court to terminate father's rights and separately to adopt the children. Many courts will expect documentation of...

I need a 302 expunged. at the time I had no idea of the consequences. how can I acquire what I need to do this?

An expungement requires notice and a petition. Please contact an attorney who is familiar with mental health law (I have changed the practice are...

Are adoptive parents legally obligated to tell their children are adopted?

Is your question whether parents must tell the children they are adopted, or whether parents must tell others that the children are adopted? There...

Should I pay a guy rent who claims to be power of attorney?

First, check your lease; if a payment address/process is stated in the lease, you should follow it unless/until you receive different instructions...

Can i sign custody of my unborn baby over to someone before hes born. In Pennsylvania

No; however, if the agency indicates an intention to take custody at birth, placement with family is preferred, and the statutory definition of...

Can biological grandparents intervene in a private adoption when both biological parents consent?

Your adoption attorney should provide the advice on this, since the details of the family background may affect the answer. If you do not have an...

How do I go about gaining guardianship (temporary or permanent) of my 14 year old niece??

You can pursue this through either a custody action, or as a formal guardianship. Either way, an attorney can ensure that appropriate notices are...

What's the process of adult adoption in Pennsylvania?

Your biological father's rights must be terminated; then your stepfather's petition can be heard.

How do I stop an adoption from going through?

Have an attorney review what you signed right away. If it was a relinquishment of parental rights, the timeframe to rescind is limited.