I am not confident that I understand the question, but ... If you were adopted, your birth certificate identifies your adoptive parents as if they...

Can i put my sons fathers name on the birth certificate if he signs his rights away?

You raise several issues. 1-the father cannot unilaterally relieve himself of his obligations by signing his rights away. 2- He cannot be...

My husband's cousin wants us to adopt her child but the baby's father isn't in the picture. Can we adopt?

Yes. She can place with you. You will have to serve the father with notice of the adoption and obtain his consent or an order that his consent is...

You have not provided enough information for us to understand what happened. If there is a court order granting her custody, then you need to take...

Can I terminate my baby mothers parental rights for abandonment?

If she has not provided any financial or tangible support and has not visited her child, yes. If your name is not on the birth certificate, you...

The mother is the natural and legal guardian of her child regardless of her age. The mother is the parent and makes decisions about what happens to...

II have consent of one parent for adoption of my nephew Can I do this withoutgoing court ?

It is necessary to obtain court approval to adopt your nephew. Generally, a mother’s consent is necessary for her child to be adopted. Under...

How can I sign my rights over to my parents?

There are several options available to a parent wishing to allow a third person to provide care for a child – a power of attorney, a custody...

My gram and her husband was adopting my daughter

NC allows a surviving joint petitioner to finalize the adoption. However, you placed with both of them, not just your grams husband. Even if your...

What do I need to do for my boyfriend to adopt my children?

Once you have been married for six months, your spouse can file a petition to adopt as a stepparent. You will need a death certificate for the...