How do I go about the adoption process for a child who's paternal parent is deceased ? Do I have to be married?

Your godfather is not a stepparent. If anyone other than your spouse adopts your child, your parental rights will be terminated.

I’m 14 years old and my aunt singed for adoption and I don’t wanna live with her?

I must disagree with Mr. Love, at least in part. It is your choice in that your consent is required for your aunt to adopt you. Without your...

How can I adopt my grandchildren who are presently in middle east?

Custody and adoption are very different. You can obtain a custody order if the children are in your care. Adoption is more complicate. UAE is not a...

Once you have been married for six months, your spouse can file a petition to adopt as a stepparent. The biological father can consent. A...

Except for changes in marital status, you can only use the name change procedure once. If the other parent has abandoned the child, notice and...

Your grandchild is not your spouse’s child and is not eligible for any benefits as the result of your spouse’s death, unless the child is a...

Will my spouse automatically get full custody?

It is possible that the father could file a claim to establish paternity and for custody. A biological grandparent could also file a claim. I have...

I am 26 years old and married. I would like to adopt my stepfather as my dad. Can I do this and what is the process?

Yes, your stepfather can adopt you as an adult. The process requires giving notice to: Any adult children of the prospective adoptive parent Any...

Are you considered next of kin when someone has legal guardianship of you?

Your grandmother would be the next immediate next of kin. After that, it depends. If you were adopted, yes. If you were not adopted, but your...

Can I terminate my ex-husband's parental rights since he is an abusive drug addict and no contact/support with child in over 8 ?

Under proper circumstances, a court may terminate a biological parents rights based upon 1) his failure to have ever established a parent-child...