Can I adopt my friend, i'm 18m she is 15?

Adoption seems like a permanent solution to a temporary problem. While it may be possible, it is unlikely that the court would approve your...

Do i have any standing on getting my exs rights terminated so my husband can adopt my daughter

If the father 1) has been ordered to pay child support and has failed to pay for the immediate past 12 consecutive months or 2) has had no contact...

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My adoptive mother lost my birth certificate, how can I go about getting it?

I am assuming that you were born in NC and that the adoption was finalized. I recommend that you go to the NC Vital Records website, review the...

Can I adopt a juvenile if he is on probation?

His probationary status is irrelevant to the legal issues. It may be possible to adoption him, but adoption is a permanent solution to what may be...

Easiest way to stepparent adoption?

If you and your fiance marry, he can adopt your son as a stepparent. It may also be necessary for you to file an action to terminate the father's...

Do I need an attorney for step parent adoption when father is listed as unknown on birth certificate and is now deceased?

Either procedure - consent not necessary and termination of parental rights - may be applicable.. The Clerk of Superior Court has the discretion to...

Do we need an attorney to file for full custody?

Yes. The birth certificate establishes paternity. It does not establish the right to custody or visitation. If he does not act to establish his...

With your consent, her biological mother can adopt her. It is called readoption by a former parent. She will also need the consent of your your...

Man signed the birth certificate 9 years ago. Now we both agree he's not the father now what?

You have asked several questions. 1) Can you get in trouble if you do not go to court? If a subpoena was issued for your appearance, an order for...

Do we need an attorney for stepparent adoption? What do we need to do to start the adoption process?

Yes, you need a lawyer to assist you. Reading between the lines, it appears that Indiana has exercised jurisdiction over the oldest child. Indiana...

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