The father cannot unilaterally relieve himself of his obligations as a parent. He can consent to an adoption by your spouse as a stepparent. You...

Costs vary based upon each family’s circumstances, the actual level of cooperation received from the other parent, and local court procedures. It...

If your son has his biological father’s sir name, you are required to give the biological father notice of the proposed name change. Changing your...

You have asked several questions. The adoption cannot be completed without addressing the father’s parental rights. Every father must be given...

If you do not have a current address, we are required to exercise due diligence in searching the public records and other resources for an address...

How does Step-parent adoption work?

Start by having that conversation with you stepmother. Then, have her contact a lawyer to explain the process. We need more information to know...

Can I hire a lawyer just for the paperwork process ? Can we finalize the entire process without going to court?

Every adoption must go through the court system to be valid. You can try to represent yourself. However, adoptions are very detail-oriented...

It's my child custody and child support order is in California but my new husband is stationed In North Carolina

The county in North Carolina where you live is the proper place to file a petition for stepparent adoption. If a court order on custody and or...

Perhaps. We need to know more to answer your question. It also may be possible for your stepfather to adopt you. An adoption would also be an...

I just want to know if I can adopt my goddaughter ?

Yes. We need more information to answer your question. You have three options. 1) Obtain the parents’ consents; 2) File a petition and serve any...