Can my friend's mom adopt me?

It is possible. It would require consent from your parents or a court determination terminating your parents rights. Adoption is probably not the...

I’m military and had sex with a married man, I didn’t know. He isn’t in the military can he sign my child’s birth certificate?

With your consent and his, his name can be added to the birth certificate identifying him as the father of your child. Should you is a more...

How can I get my name on my child birth certificate ?

You should file a claim for custody and visitation and add a claim to establish paternity. You should also file a petition to legitimate your...

Can I change my son last name to my maiden name?

Generally, you must serve the father / your ex-spouse with notice of the proposed name change. If you receive child support, he has not abandoned...

How do I change my 16 year old daughters last name to her step dads name?

Does she want to be adopted or does she just want to change her name? You can file a petition to change her name. Or, her stepdad can file a...

Will taking my sons father off child support stop him from getting parental rights ?

Yes. You can terminate the child support obligation. He has a duty to pay something even though there is no order or garnishment. If he fails to...

Can a man that not the biological father of a child get custody of a child if he has the mother permission she in a mental ward?

Assuming she is competent, yes. Receiving mental health treatment does not necessarily mean she is lacks capacity to make sound decisions about the...

Does a step grandmother have rights to my daughter if she has cared for her?

I am assuming that you gave them physical custody and did not place your child for adoption. Parents sometimes need help. It may be in the best...

Generally, your husband files a petition to adopt as a stepparent in Richmond County where you live. If a court order on custody or visitation was...

Adoption

It is not that simple. Adoption between the United States and the Dominican Republic is governed by the Hague Adoption Convention. The adopting...