How can I legally adopt a child

In Virginia, our law says the Court shall waive the birth parents' consent to the adoption if the birth parent has failed to have contact for at...

My daughter's birth mother never told me she was pregnant, 44 years later DNA tests led her to me. What recourse do I have?

My legal practice handles adoption issues and I do not handle suits seeking money. Although not an expert in those types of suits I would envision...

It is your step-mom and father who will bring the case. As the other attorney explained, only you consent is required. My fees are based upon time...

How do I get proof of citizenship for children adopted from Russian (adoption finalized in Russia) ?

You should be able to obtain the US Passport without a Certificate of Citizenship if the children arrived on an IR-3 visa. Either a US Passport or...

In Virginia you do not have to be found unfit to waive your consent. Rather, the law provides: In determining whether the valid consent of any...

Can my fiancee sign the soon to be child’s birth certificate if we’re same sex couple?

IT is not that simple. Upon marriage she can proceed with a stepparent adoption.

What age can a child petition the courts to be adopted by someone other than their parents in the state of Virginia?

It is the prospective parents that Petition the Court and not the child so the child can be any age.

My husband and I have Sole Physical Custody of my great niece, how do we file to adopt her?

Based upon the facts you present, you should have a clear path to proceed with the adoption. The biggest question lies with what notice the birth...

How can I go about getting put up for adoption?

You would first need to talk to the teacher and see if he and his wife are ready for such a commitment. Then you can talk to your mom to see if she...

I just want to know how i would go about letting my step mom adopt me? I'm 21 years old in southwest va.

Adoption is not a do-it-yourself project. You will need to find an attorney who routinely handles step=parent adoptions since there are number of...