My 16 year old would like to change her last name to match my own and her now step father and only man she’s known as her dad?
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Answered on February 09, 2021
Yes this can still be done and it would likely make sense to complete a stepparent adoption. You will need an adoption attorney to assist you with...
Can I change my internationally adopted sons name in NC if his birth certificate is from another country?
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Answered on October 01, 2020
Yes, you could do this through a re-adoption. This would allow you to change his name and you would then also receive a NC-issued certificate of...
How would my sister sign an authorization so i can take the baby home once it’s born?
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Answered on September 25, 2020
Your sister may name the baby anything she likes. She would need to sign a consent to adoption and other documents so that an attorney could assist...
What do I need to do for her to adopt her?
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Answered on September 25, 2020
You need to contact an adoption attorney to discuss specifics about your adoption.
Is it illegal?
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Answered on September 25, 2020
No, it is not illegal. You may name your baby anything you prefer on the birth certificate. However, your sister may not be listed as mother until...
Would we be able to start the adoption process prior to the baby being born?
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Answered on September 12, 2020
Your sister may sign certain documents before birth and others must be signed after birth. As the child’s aunt you do not need a preplacement home...
What are the requirements for same sex second parent adoption in north Carolina?
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Answered on June 22, 2020
Hello, once the baby is born the non-genetic parent may file a petition for stepparent adoption. As part of the process the known donor may sign a...
Can an adoptive parent get custody of adopted childs siblings?
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Answered on June 03, 2020
The first question you need to answer is whether these children are in the legal custody of DSS. If so, then the mom does not have the right to...
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How do I go about the adoption process for a child who's paternal parent is deceased ? Do I have to be married?
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Answered on January 16, 2020
Your godfather cannot adopt your son unless your parental rights are terminated. If you marry, your husband could complete a stepparent adoption...
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If a family member signs her parental rights over to a family member is this considered an adoption? What happens after this?
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Answered on November 14, 2019
If the family member signs a consent to adoption in favor of another family member then this is an adoption matter. The adopting parent would next...
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