Is there a way to start the process as the adoptee? No. You stepfather must petition to adopt you. Your role is to consent to the proposed adoption.

Yes. 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...

The court will not order a test if there is no dispute regarding paternity. Test kits are available at the local pharmacy. You will want to contact...

I think you are asking how the biological father and can consent to your son’s adoption by your husband as a stepparent. A termination of parental...

A parent can delegate authority to another person as necessary to provide care for a child. A parent can also revoke that delegation of authority...

Can my husband sign over his parental rights to his parents? No, not unless they want to adopt him and the mother agrees. Your husband should start...

That is understandable. He abandoned his responsibilities. Nonetheless, the law requires that he be provided notice of the proposed adoption. You...

Your boyfriend files a petition in special proceedings to legitimate. Serve your ex-husband with notice of the proceeding. Prove paternity. Obtain...

There is a procedure for you to request access to the file. It does not matter that the adoption was not through an agency. The Clerk of Court will...

You can file a petition to change his name.