First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. You could try to file for the adoption yourself, but the birthfather, even though he is unknown and has...

As an attorney practicing exclusively in adoptions, I would be happy to discuss the process with you. The process begins with collecting paperwork...

Where do I start? File for abandonment?

You can file for adoption and seek a name change as part of that process. Upon completion of the adoption, her birth certificate will be changed...

How can I adopt my 12 year old that I have custody of. Her mother has not seen her since she was 2 and her father is unknown

You can file for adoption in MD, which will terminate the rights of her mother & unknown father. For the birthfather, you will need to file an...

How can my sister give me custody of her unborn that she doesn't want ?

Although mom cannot sign anything until after baby is born, you will need to start working with an attorney now so that when the baby is born a...

II am in maryland. I have a friend who is pregnant. I want to adopt her baby. What steps do we need to take?

You will need to start the process now so that when the baby is born a Petition for Adoption can be filed and a custody order obtained while mom is...

How can my fiance and I go about getting her ex's parental rights taken away?

I would encourage you/your fiance to approach him about the possibility of adoption before filing to find out if he would be agreeable to it. If...

How can my fiance and I go about getting her ex's parental rights taken away?

I would encourage you/your fiance to approach him about the possibility of adoption before filing to find out if he would be agreeable to it. If...

The first step is to determine whether the father is agreeable to the adoption. If so, the next step would be for you to retain an attorney in...

Adopting my nephew after getting legal guardianship

Whether you have "legal custody," guardianship or nothing at all, you can file for adoption. In each case, your sister and the birth father must...