A name change and change of parentage is a legal process that is done through an adoption. Then Vital Records will issue a new Birth Certificate...

Yes.You will need to have an egg donor agreement.

The best way to proceed by having the other parent's consent waived is if he goes 6 months without any contact with the child. That means no...

Can we file for parental termination rights in an adoption ourselves?

You really need to consult with an experienced adoption attorney in your area such as the ones found at adoptionattorneys.org You mention the...

There is not set questions, each GAL makes up their own questions to determine what is in the child's best interests.

Does bio father have to give up parental rights or be contacted for child to be adopted?

The birth father would be mailed a notice by certified mail to his last know address informing him of the adoption plan and giving him 13 days to...

How do I get the rights to my sons birth mother to be terminated

Consult with an experienced adoption attorney such as the ones found at adoptionattorneys.org If the birth mother does not contact or visit the...

You can adopt your adult stepdaughter. Since she is 18, the biological father does not even need to be notified. The only consent that is required...

Can I adopt my friends newborn if she gives me the baby?

Even though your friend wants to give you the baby, adoption is still a complicated process to ensure that the placement is permanent and you stay...

Do adoptive parents have the same legal rights as the bio parent in a divorce?

Once a person adopts, they are treated the same as a biological parent.