When filing a stepparent adoption in NC, do I file the petition of adoption before locating the absent parent?

You need to file first. Two petitions. Get two file numbers. Put the appropriate file number on each notice that you serve on the respective...

How much does it cost for an attorney to terminate my rights to my children

North Carolina does not allow a parent to unilaterally relieve themselves of their parental obligations by consenting to the termination of their...

Yes. You need a consent from each parent. You will need to hire an agency to prepare a home study, postplacement reports, and a Report to the Court.

I'm trying to adopt my grand babies that I have legal physical and sole custody

You have three options. 1) Obtain the parents’ consents; 2) File a petitions to adopt the children as a relative and serve the parents with notice...

Can I adopt a 17yr. Old girl?

Yes. You should make it official. Adopting is also the only way to provide stability and permanence. You have not told us enough to allow us to...

Your uncle can adopt you. You and both of your parents must consent. In the alternative, your uncle could ask the court to give him legal custody....

Child abandonment filing ?

You have three options. 1) Obtain the father’s consent; 2) File a stepparent petition and serve the father with notice of the petition. If the...

How do I get adoption papers for my father figure to sign without having him with me?

You have not provided enough information to allow us to provide any guidance. The forms are available from the DSS website, but adoption is a...

I need to terminate my soon to be ex-spouse's parental rights, he did a step-parent adoption, what form do I need?

North Carolina does not allow a parent to voluntarily, unilaterally terminate their parental obligations. North Carolina does not allow a parent to...

No. NC court records are not available on line. You can search the index to civil records using a proprietary data base or terminals at the court...

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