Adoption process for a family member

Brazil is a party to the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. Therefore, you will need to comply with the Convention requirements and U.S....

Termination of absent parent's parental rights

Yes, unless the birth father will consent a petition to involuntarily terminate his rights will have to be filed. One of the grounds for...

We want to adopt a child from africa but its a private adoption what will we need to do?

International adoption is complicated. However, to start, here are a few things that you need to consider. Are you or your spouse a U.S. citizen?...

If a US citizen brings a child to the US and after two years of stay, files for adoption and its approved. Then files the I-130

Before you initiate the adoption in the U.S. it is very important that you determine if the child is from a country that is a party to the Hague...

How can i adopt my niece that lives in mexico?

International adoption can be very complicated as it involves the law of the child's country of origin, U.S. immigration law and the law of the...

Whether or not an individual can adopt is based on the U.S. state law where you, as the adopting parent, resides. I do not practice in Texas or...

I want to adopt 2 girls wich we will have perm. legal custody of. Right of father were not terminated because he was deported.

Before you can adopt the children either the birth parents will need to consent to the adoptions or the birth parents' parental rights will need...

Stepparent adoption

If you now live in PA with your husband and child, the adoption can be brought in Pennsylvania. Where do you live in Pennsylvania? Each county has...

I would like to adopt my uncle's daughter he is willing to let me adopt her. She is in Juarez, Mexico. What do I need to do?

I agree with Mr. Marshall. International adoption can be very complicated as it involves the law of the child's country of origin, U.S. immigration...

How can I bring my 2 nephews here from Sudan? Can I adopt them or sponsor them? Kent, WA

Under U.S. immigration law, there are provisions to “sponsor” your wife, children, parents and siblings. However, there is no provision to sponsor...