Raleigh, NC
Adoption Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family
Generally, the state that issues a birth certificate will determine whether and how it is amended. Most states will honor most court orders from...
North Carolina does not allow a parent to unilaterally relieve themselves of their parental obligations by consenting to the termination of their...
Yes. Standing alone, minimal monthly child support payments that are paid via garnishment are not evidence of a parental relationship. The court...
You have three options. 1) Obtain the father’s consent. There is a form; 2) File a stepparent petition and serve the father with notice of the...
And what do we do to start the adoption process? First, you have to get married. Do I need to go through the process of finding out the...
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...
No. you have to be married for him to adopt. If you were married, your husband could adopt your child. Then, you would have three options: 1)...
Even though your parental rights have not been terminated, once DSS has an order for custody, you no longer have unilateral authority to make a...
Start with basics. You have to be married for six months. There are several possible courses of action. You should consult with an experienced...
Yes. Your stepfather is the petitioner. You consent. Notices are sent to anyone who may have an interest - Any adult children of the prospective...