Can an adult step children adopt his/her step mother?

If she lives in Virginia, as many of the siblings who want can be added to the same Petition for Adoption. She would technically be the person...

My cousin is giving me her baby as its born what do we need to do for me to gain full custody

You should proceed with an adoption so that you can legally and permanently keep the child. Your cousin and the birth father would need to sign a...

Will the courts contact the biological fathers family?

The Court does not contact the biological father's family. You would obtain a Death Certificate or proof of death from Vital Records and file that...

Once you turn 18, your birth mother will not need to be notified and will not have to consent. If you birth mother will sign a consent now, the...

Why would two California parents go to Reno to adopt a California-born baby and whose birth mother was an Ohio resident?

Most likely your legal legal placement went through a Nevada child-placing agency.

How can I surprise my step dad with adoption papers for Christmas?

It is your step dad that must bring the case. What I would suggest is that you meet with an adoption attorney and you can have the attorney draft a...

Hello yes I am looking into a independent surrogacy and i have a few questions ?

It is important to find and consult with a competent attorney to insure that you proceed in a legally correct way. I would recommend going to The...

Can international student age 17 be adopted legally?

While your uncle may be able to adopt you, you will not get any immigration benefits since you are over 15 years old. In other words, the adoption...

How can my son stop an adoption?

Please consult an adoption attorney immediately to protect his rights. I have worked with a very knowledgeable adoption attorney in Boise who is...

How can my husband go about adopting my oldest daughter?

Based upon your facts presented, your husband should ultimately be able to adopt your daughter. Virginia law has a provision that the Court shall...