If we are the full & permanent legal guardians 2 r grandchild, & we want 2 adopt her,how hard, much,&what obstacles might wesee?

Both parents will have to receive notice of the adoption action and will have the right to object. If they do object, the court will have a...

Can I adopt an adult in US ?

Yes. Most states provide for the adoption of one adult by another. In Georgia, age difference is not an issue and no notice is required to the...

Step parent adoption

As the child's legal mother, you have the right to refuse to identify the biological father (if he is known to you) or to state under oath, with a...

If my child was took by state and my mother adopted her how can I get my child back

You cannot regain custody of your child without your mother's consent . . . either to a temporary guardianship or re-adoption. In either case, you...

My husband and I was awarded permanent guardianship in Aug 2013. I would like to adopt now and I am looking for suggestions.

I would say the likelihood of a successful outcome is good, meaning birth parent rights could be terminated and an adoption could be granted. What...

I want to adopt my step daughter, but we can not locate her birth mother. What can we do?

If the biological mother has not paid support or maintained regular contact with the child, you may be able to adopt your stepdaughter without her...

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Do me and my boyfriend have to be married for him to adopt my baby girl?

Most jurisdictions do require you to be married in order to consent to adoption and co-parent with a man other than the baby's father. Many...

Im looking into adopting my two step sons... Their father,(my boyfriend) has custody.

Technically, the children are not your stepsons because you are not married to their father. If you want to adopt them and parent them as a single...

Adult adoption is not terribly expensive, as the only parties involved in the process are the adopting parent(s) and the adult adoptee. No...

Can a birth mother revoke adoption?

Most states impose a time limit for a birth parent to challenge an adoption proceeding, and that limit may have already passed. Some states toll...