Child custody and step adoption?

It is possible, under Georgia law, to obtain termination of a birth father's rights without his consent. The likelihood of such termination,...

Is child adoption subsidy considered income in the state of Washington?

Such payments are not considered income under federal law (Rev. Rul. 74-153, 1974-1 C.B. 20), but whether they are viewed as income for state tax...

With all due respect to my colleagues who practice in other states, the short answer to your question is "yes, you can do an adult adoption of an...

Can a filipino couple sign over their parental rights to an american.

I agree that an experienced international adoption attorney is vital. The process is not as simple as finalizing an adoption pursuant to Georgia...

Do you try to locate the natural parent first on a step parent adoption before filing the forms in court ?

From your questions, it sounds like you are trying to attempt a stepparent adoption alone without the assistancce of an attorney. I encourage you...

Can I have my boyfriend sign my daughters birth certificate??

The only way to add your boyfriend to the birth certificate is for him to adopt your child. It is unlikely that you will be able to accomplish...

I am a adoptive interstate parent, whom is seeking adoption in oklahoma and signed a contract to a close but limited adoption.

I agree that you need to consult with an experienced adoption attorney in person (and ideally needed to do this before you signed any agreements...

We have full custody of our 7 yr old granddaughter recently her parents asked us to adopt her, where do we start

The best place to start is by consulting with an attorney who has experience handling relative adoptions. I would be happy to talk with you about...

In Georgia, stepparent adoptions do require either that the birth father's rights be voluntarily surrendered or terminated by the court, regardless...

What is my next step for my husband to adopt my son?

The next step is to talk with an attorney who has experience handling stepparent adoptions. I encourage you to meet with an attorney to review...