What is the process of a Stepparent adoption?

The stepparent adoption will terminate the parental rights of your ex-husband to your daughter, create the legal parent-child relationship between...

How do I go about getting my daughter adopted by my husband?

You will need to consult with an attorney in South Carolina who has expertise in adoption law because you reside in South Carolina. Your adoption...

As stated by some of the other attorneys, there are no forms that you can find in a library to domesticate your adoption (or re-adopt your child). ...

Was my adoption fraudulent?

If I understand the facts correctly, it appears that your adoptive mother adopted you when you were 12 years old. If so, the rights of your...

How \can i go about a closed case that was finalized and adoption process with m moher is done and over now i am in the picture

If the court terminated your parental rights to your daughters and the adoption was finalized, you are not able to regain parental rights even...

Would I legally be able to change my first, middle, and last name years after my adoption.

As an adult, you are able to change your names as long as you are not trying to commit fraud. Please understand that adoptive parents generally...

My husband found out 20+ years to late that he is a dad. Daughter says we can still adopt her even through she is married?

I recommend that you husband and daughter complete a paternity test before proceeding with the adoption. Although the paternity tests that are...

My children were adopted. Do I have rights for visitation?

Generally, an adoption terminates parental rights and responsibilities. This includes the right to visitation. The only exception is if you...

My husbands child's mother got married and her husband is trying to adopt my husbands son. Could my husband loose his child?

Your husband's child's stepfather can attempt to adopt the child through a stepparent adoption. However, your husband's rights to the child will...

Do I need to legally get permission from my sons biological father for my son to be adopted by my husband?

Because you reside in California, you should consult with an attorney who has expertise in adoption law near your residence. The adoption statutes...