Should a married lesbian couple file for step parent adoption before the child is born?

The child will need to be born prior to your filing. You should get everything prepared beforehand so you can proceed quickly. The information you...

I have 3 grandchildren adopted overseas. They have their USA passports. Should I get them their Certificate of Naturalization?

U.S. State Department recommends both Passport and Certificate since Passports expire. PLEASE NOTE: there is an upcoming fee increase that will...

Courts almost never vacate an adoption. To remove your adoptive parents from your birth certificate, you need to be adopted by someone else so the...

What do I need to do and where to start for my husband to adopt my son who has no biological father on birth certificate?

You should consult an adoption attorney in your state immediately. Even though the father is not on the birth certificate he probably still has...

If my parental rights are terminated and my child is adopted do I still have to pay child support?

You would owe any child support that was past due prior to the adoption but should not owe any new money after the adoption was finalized.

Do I have rights to adopt my grandchild if the parents are giving it up for adoption?

Most states will allow a birth parent to choose the placement without the grandparents having any rights to the child. Please consult an...

Does my daughters biological dad have rights after he has been deported?

He still has rights but he will have a difficult time opposing an adoption if he can not appear. Please consult with an experienced adoption...

Non biological dad, want to get off the birth certificate

You need to contact Special Registration Unit of Virginia's Office of Vital Records. Good luck!

How can I adopt my friend's baby after it is born?

Interstate adoptions are complicated and it is illegal to fail to comply with ICPC and not doing it correctly can mean having to spend weeks or...

How do we proceed with step parent adoption?

There are no forms in Virginia since each case really needs to be customized. You should consult an experienced adoption attorney and have your...