Adoption is a legal process meaning you are proceeding through a court. There are very specific requirements that you must handle correctly to...

Adoption records remain sealed forever in Virginia but there us a specific provision in the law for inspection of the Court file by an adoptee if...

My bio father in 50% indian How can I get on rolls without his name on birth certificate?

Tribal membership is up to each individual tribe. IF you know the tribe, I would suggest that you contact them and speak with someone with their...

What you have described does not sound like the way things are typically handled. You need to consult with an attorney immediately to protect your...

Can you get me adoption papers?

Virginia does not have prepared papers to file with the Court. As a practical matter, your stepdad should consult an attorney to prepare the...

Can a parent adopt child if they have full custody?

They can proceed with an adoption but you should be entitled to some form of notice. If you have a Court Order, you should immediately file to...

Adding a second middle name?

You could handle your child's name change in Illinois and with a certified copy of the Court Order, Virginia Vital Records will issue a new Birth...

Virginia does not provide any forms for adoption. It is probably because adoptions have so many technical requirements that very case to case....

As an adoption attorney, I have collaborated on adoption cases for decades in the Houston area with Melody Royall at 713-462-6500 and would highly...

Can we adopt our grandson without an attorney. We already have custody.

Adoption is a legal process and you should really have an attorney so it is done correctly. There are many technical requirements in an adoption...