How do I get legal paper work of my adoption ?

If the adoption was finalized in Virginia, you can go to the Court where it was finalized and show id and obtain a copy of your Final Order of...

Can I do anything before the baby is born?

Virginia laws allow you to consent to an adoption prior to the child's birth. But, since they will be residing in Florida, that state would have...

If you are adopting someone who is not a close relative or had not lived with you for at least 3 months prior to their `8th birthday, then the...

You can do a name change but the Court will want a notice published to give him an opportunity to object.

What laws apply to same sex parental/adoptive leave?

You can not just sign the birth certificate. The only way for you to become a parent is to do a step-parent adoption. How easy or difficult that...

Can my husband adopt our daughter without biological father's consent?

I would respectfully disagree with my colleague and say you should be able to proceed with the adoption. Virginia has a law stating that the Court...

How do I go about getting adopted by my step mom ? Does my biological mother have to consent?

If you are 18 or older, your biological mother does not have to consent. Your step mother along with your dad would be the ones bringing forth the...

Can a friend of mine sign as the Father on the birth certificate ?

No. That would be a crime. He would be swearing to a false statement on the Birth Certificate application or paternity affidavit. The proper way is...

How do adoptions work? My ex wife is wanting her husband to adopt my biological child?

Once your parental rights are terminated through the adoption process, you will not have to pay for any future child support but you will still be...

I have been presented with a birth mom from Texas who is an illegal alien can I legally adopt her child ? I

If the child is a US citizen (born here), then there is no issue. A consent can be taken within a few days after birth and then her involvement is...