When doing a private/ independent adoption do the adoptive parents have to pay the hospital bill?

Attorney Hanisco is right on point. While there is no legal requirement to pay medical expenses, most adoptive parents cover all insured medical...

My husband recently filed a petition to adopt my 13 year old son. (Step Parent Adoption)

Since it does not appear that you have an attorney, your first step should be to immediately hire an experienced adoption attorney such as the ones...

Can I Adopt my sons sister when they terminate the mothers rights to them both?

There is a general social worker preference to keep siblings together, even if siblings. That said, there are many potential complications. I would...

My husband would like to adopt my children. Their father said that he would sign the papers if we paid him. Is that legal?

Please consult with an experienced adoption attorney in your state. A discussion with that attorney may allow you to see what options you might...

Can I move forward with an adoption after finalized divorce?

I would recommend that you consult with an experienced adoption attorney and there are some really good ones in Seattle which you can find at...

Can my son's father's rights be terminated and my husband be able to adopt my son?

You are most likely appearing before the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and that Court can not hear a stepparent adoption case which can...

Filed a modification of child support in MD as 1 child turned 18. In the hearing judge said adopted DC order has support to 21yo

While this is not my area of practice, I believe child support in DC goes to age 21, or until the minor is self supporting through marriage,...

Can my husband adopt my daughter if the fathers not on the birth certificate?

While you should consult with an Iowa adoption attorney to obtain more accurate answers and to handle your adoption, I will give you a quick...

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California Adoptions

I would recommend consulting with an experienced adoption attorney such as from www.acal.org Most states including I believe California have a...

I'm getting married soon, and my soon to be husband would like to adopt my daughter.

You should consult with an experienced adoption attorney in Florida. That attorney should be able to review your facts and determine if there are...