The general rule in PA is that someone must adopt the child if his rights are being terminated. You can terminate his rights by consent...

You will need to sign and file an Affidavit Under 3301(d) of the Divorce Code and then serve it on her, along with a blank Counter-Affidavit. You...

It is difficult to terminate the rights of a parent without someone to step in as a new parent, but if you want your fiance to adopt your daughter,...

Yes, you will need her signature on the title; that should have been done before the divorce was final. If you can not find her, you will need to...

Termination of parenting rights so my husband can adopt.

You would need to file a Termination of Parental Rights against her birth father and a Petition for Adoption for your husband to adopt her. If he...

No, the will does not get filed until your death.

Wife had children prior to us getting married. Biological father terminated rights. Can we remove him from birth certificate?

If a termination of parental rights (TPR) and adoption took place, the next step is to contact the Bureau of Vital Records and request a new birth...

Why can't I have my son's father's rights involuntarily terminated?

Public policy in PA has required someone to step in and adopt if you do a TPR, because otherwise, the state is financially responsible if you can't...

That is standard procedure. I have been appointed as a GAL, as well, and the GAL must meet with parties and child, to write a report with a...

How long must a parent be absent from a childs life for it to be considered abandonment and that child be elligible for adoption

No effort at contact for at least 6 months.