How do I adopt grandchildren I have legal custody of?

You want to retain an attorney with a thorough knowledge of Virginia's adoption laws to guide you through the process. The scenario you describe is...

Hi I have full custody of my little cousin I had her since birth for now I want to adopt her how much do it cost to adopt her

There are so many variables in this type of adoption that any attorney who understands what needs to be done will charge on a time plus cost basis....

Virginia has no adoption forms because the requirements vary based upon the facts of the specific case. Adoption is rarely a do-it-yourself...

Can I adopt without the parents signature?

A court may waive a birth parent's consent based upon hearing evidence and determining in what is in the child's best interests after considering 8...

What does it mean when a judge says you can participate in an adoption but can't contest it?

Judges do vary by what they may allow you to do to participate but what the case law has established is that you can be heard on what you believe...

Husband would like to adopt my son?

There are a number of steps involved but based upon your description, it should be accomplished. You should consult an attorney that regularly...

You can not reverse an adoption except for very rare circumstances and the law prohibits the Court from hearing the case more than 6 months after...

If the birth dad isn’t on the birth certificate how do we go about getting the baby’s name changed and my husband put on it ?

Just to change the child's name, you are going to have to either obtain his permission or file with the Court and notify him to appear where he...

My friend is pregnant, she doesn’t want to have a termination, she wants me to have the baby, what do I do?

You can obtain custody of the child but she can always seek return of the child. Adoption would permanently place the child with you and she could...

Can I sue my daughter for raising her kids?

I would doubt it since you can only go after child support from the date the case is filed. There may be an ability to go after a parent for...