I am 18 can my stepdad adopt me without my biological father consent?
Yes, he can, and you won't even need to have a Guardian ad Litem appointed as you would with a minor child's adoption. If you are wanting to...
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Yes, he can, and you won't even need to have a Guardian ad Litem appointed as you would with a minor child's adoption. If you are wanting to...
I agree with the other attorney answer. You should also immediately register on the South Carolina Putative Father Registry. Do this ASAP. And...
You should take 3 copies with you to Court of everything you are trying to submit. Strongly encourage you to get an attorney.
I believe you have a very good case for an involuntary termination of the father’s parental rights. I strongly suggest that you obtain a...
Most Judges are not going to let you change your child's name to make it appear as if you did an adoption or that she is your new husband's child...
Being on the birth certificate only presents a PRESUMPTION of paternity. Law enforcement is not always consistent with things, but you may want to...
Under the jurisdictional laws, once the children have resided in the other state for 6 months or more, litigation can take place there. Also, the...
Your best bet is to take a copy of any of your court orders and make an appointment with a local attorney for a consultation. It sounds to me like...
I am very sorry to hear about your mother You can contact a local attorney who can prepare a power of attorney. If she does not already have a...
It sounds to me as though this is an adult adoption. You can do it without the biological father’s permission if that is the case