When can a LPR child under the age of 16 who is adopted receive naturalization? Does it happen automatically?

I would need more facts to fully answer this question. But, in general, if a child living in the United States with LPR status is then adopted by...

Can I adopt my fiances' 6 year old daughter? Her mother passed away when she was 6 months old.

If your fiancé wants to retain his parental rights to his daughter, which I imagine he does, you will need to wait until after your marriage to...

Do I need to terminate the rights of my son's un-involved biological dad in Georgia?

I agree with my colleagues’ answers that if you want to retain your rights to your son, under Georgia law, you will need to wait until after your...

I recommend calling an adoption attorney in your state to confirm the answer to your question. I can tell you, however, that most states' adoption...

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My daughters father has not made contact in four years. My fiance wants to adopt. What do we need to do?

Your first step should be to find an attorney who specializes in Adoption in your state. Consider finding an attorney through the American Academy...

Can the father of children make me give him custody of our oldest child or give up our youngest child for adoption?

The first thing that you should know is that parental rights are given a very high level of deference in the United States and in Georgia in...

Could my future husband adopt my child thus terminating future rights of biological father?

I agree with my colleagues’ answers that if you want to retain your rights to your son, under Georgia law, you will need to wait until after your...

Where to start with step parent adoption in nc

Your first step should be to find an attorney who specializes in Adoption in your state. Consider finding an attorney through the American Academy...

Yes, in Georgia, the Petitioner for a step-parent adoption is required to submit GBI and FBI background checks. The Petitioner does not need to go...

If the biological mother and father enter into an agreement will it be binding after adoption?

I agree with my colleague that once an adoption is finalized, the adopting parent will have all rights to the child. However, many states have...