Is there anyway to find out the county of original jurisdiction?

As Attorney Gruber stated, contact a MO adoption attorney and a good resource is adoptionattorneys.org If you were placed for adoption by an...

Can my husband adopt my daughter if her dad didn't legitimize her?

As Attorney Ashman stated, consulting with an experienced adoption attorney immediately is very important. You want the attorney to devise a...

What visa to get for adopted niece?

India is a member of the Hague Convention on international adoption so there are specific requirements that need to be met. You need to consult...

Can I adopt my girlfriends son if we're not married.

Most states do not allow you to do in essence a stepparent adoption unless you are married. I would recommend consulting with an adoption attorney ...

Will my adult daughter's biological father be informed once her stepfather has adopted her? If so, how, when, and by whom?

In most states all past due child support is still due and will continue to be collected. In most states there is no requirement that a birth...

How can my husband adopt my children without consent from their father?

Attorney Hanisco provides good advice in that you start with an experienced adoption attorney. I just wanted to correct her website referral to...

Can an adoptive parent choose to allow visitation with the biological parents, if I supervise the visit?

Attorney Hanisco provides good advice. Unless there is a court order prohibiting contact this is your child and you can as a parent allow anyone to...

Can my mother put my baby up for adoption?

I do not believe there is any state that will allow a grandparent to place their child's child for adoption without your permission. But, they can...

You should also inquire if the adoption records are sealed. Many states did not begin sealing records until after 1926.

Please consult with a local adoption attorney. The attorney should assist you in deciding whether it may be better to adopt now or wait to his 18th...