Raleigh, NC
Adoption Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family
To change the birth record you will need a court order finding that he is not the father (or someone else is). To obtain a court order, one of you...
If a consent or relinquishment is obtained by fraud or duress, an adoption can be set aside. You should consult an experienced adoption lawyer to...
There are several options available - a custody order, guardianship, and adoption. Progressively, each one gives you more authority and provides...
Yes. But, the name change procedure can only be used once, unless there is a change in marital status. You can file name change petitions here. An...
Yes. She is an adult. The name change procedure can only be used once. However, she can change her name when her marital status changes. Note that...
No, not without terminating your parental rights. If you were married, your spouse could adopt as a stepparent. He would need to give notice to...
No. There is no procedure to remove the identification of a parent on a birth certificate unless the information is incorrect. There are no...
If you received a notice that the adoption petition has been filed, it should direct your husband to file a response with the clerk of court in the...
You assumed a responsibility to support the child. That obligation continues until it is terminated by the court. That will probably not happen...
You should consult an experienced family lawyer. You agreed to identify him as the father on the birth certificate. You have invited him into the...