Adopted @ 8 by stepparent along with 3 younger sib lings .... Never asked just done. I want my birth name back.

Only when I child reaches a certain age are they required to consent to their own adoption. I in believe California that age is 12 years old.

Gave daughter up for adoption at 16, just found out that they gave her to the state 2 years ago

An adoption terminated your parental rights and the rights and responsibilities belong to your cousin. While you may may not have parental rights,...

A staff member at my group home wants to adopt me or foster me is that allowed.

I would recommend that your counselor consult with an adoption attorney. There are many steps involved in this type of an adoption but if everyone...

How can I adopt my wife's daughter legally?

I would recommend that you consult an experienced adoption attorney immediately. Many states have an abandonment provision meaning that his rights...

How can I retract an adoption agreement if the other party didn't file the order according to verbal agreement between him andme

I would suggest that you consult with a WV attorney. While I do not practice in WV, I believe that they leave it up to the Judge's sole discretion...

Can I add my husbands last name to my daughters name even though he hasn't legally adopted her?

In my state, you would have the same basic fight to change the name as you would to do a stepparent adoption and permanently eliminate the...

How do I go about my boyfriend adopting my son once we're married?

I would recommend that you consult an adoption attorney now so that all the materials can be prepared and immediately proceed once you are married....

Almost all states have an age where a child is required to consent to their own adoption. I believe IL is at age 14 or older. Therefore, a child...

Can my husbands mom live with us and adopt my children.

Attorney Rich is correct in that DCF is very unlikely to place children with her in your home. Though, there is a preference to place the children...

I just found out that I may have a niece given up in closed adoption to friends of bio mom. The baby is 4 months old now.

The rights to place a child for adoption are only with the birth parents and do not flow to other relatives. While unfortunate for you, this was...