How can my new husband adopt my 5 year old?

As previously mentioned, the biological father’s rights will have to be terminated, in order to proceed with a stepparent adoption. It’s certainly...

Adoption of a step-child with both parents consent, how do I proceed?

Adoptions are complex and very tedious. I recommend you consult with an adoption attorney, in order to proceed, once you are married.

My probation officer put me on a curfew?

Assuming you are a juvenile, your curfew can be adjusted by the court. I would reach out to a local attorney, who can find out more about your...

Would I have to file with the Superior Court if I wanted to change my daughter’s last name (my maiden) to my current (married)?

Yes, you would have to file in Superior Court. You would need the biological father’s consent unless he’s deceased, has abandoned the child, or...

How does my husband legally adopt his two step children?

It’s likely that the absent father’s rights can be terminated, if he in fact won’t consent to your husband adopting the children. If either of...

If there is no father on the birth certificate then can I just let my husband adopt my kid?

You need to hire an adoption attorney. As the others mentioned, you will have to severe the father’s rights before a stepparent adoption can take...

Can my husband adopt my daughter if her biological father did not sign the birth certificate an has not filed to legitimize her?

Yes, your husband can adopt your child. The biological father’s rights would have to be terminated or he would have to surrender his rights before...

As long as you can show the non-custodial father abandoned the child 1 year prior to Petitioning for adoption, and that he has failed to...

Can my boyfriend of 9 years adopt my 2 year old son if name is on birth certificate and not the father

You would have to marry your boyfriend first, and then terminate the rights of the biological father. Once the biological father’s rights have been...

Can i move out when im 17 i turn 17 on march 7 ?

No. You must be 18 before you do anything like this.