With the birth father's consent, the Court may waive an investigation and the issue will not be addressed.

Your boyfriend can adopt through a procedure called a confirmatory adoption. It will be much easier and less costly if the birth father will sign a...

I would recommend contacting attorney Melody Royall at 713-462-6500 [email protected] I have worked with her on adoptions for 30 years and her...

Based on the facts you present, you should be able to adopt your granddaughter. The more difficult part maybe what you may have to go through to...

Virginia has two levels of rights when it comes to birth fathers. By your establishing paternity, you have earned the higher level which entitles...

As Attorney Cloud explained, you will need a Court Order. You should consult a local attorney (in Virginia Beach you might want to consult with...

Written Post-Adoption agreements may be enforceable in Virginia if they had properly presented to and approved by the Circuit Court.

India is a signatory of the Hague Convention and while Oklahoma will probably allow you to adopt, you will not be able to obtain a green card by...

I would suggest that you contact H. Keith Morrison, 1 E. Center Street, Suite 310, Fayetteville AR 72701, (479) 521-5820. Keith Morrison...

Virginia now allows a second parent adoption by an interested person. You will still need to deal with the birth father who may have the right to...