You need to hire an adoption attorney to prepare a petition for a stepparent adoption. As part of that process the biological father will receive...

The previous attorney is correct: some judges will *not* grant an adoption if the "stepparent" hasn't married the child's mother, and some judges...

How can my stepdad adopt me without my actual dad confirmation.

Your question raises several issues best answered on the phone or in the office. The most simple way to explain it is this: if you are under the...

How and where?

The last attorney is correct. If you marry your partner, you can file a stepparent adoption, with your partner’s consent, and become an equal legal...

What packet/ paper do I need to file?

This is an adoption question, *not* child custody, so I changed the category. The only way to oppose this adoption is to appear in court and show...

Can I adopt a grandchild without an attorney?

There is no "do-it-yourself" kit for adoptions, so you will need an attorney to assist you in completing this relative adoption. Adoption law is...

Can my ex husband adopt my son from a different marriage?

In the past, the courts have allowed a former husband to adopt his ex-wife’s child. This would be a stepparent adoption and it would be filed in...

How do I change my child’s last name to match my new last name?

If your husband is willing to adopt your son and become his legal parent, then he could file a stepparent adoption petition in your county of...

Does my step child need to be 18 or 21 to be adopted by me in the state of Georgia without the consent of the biological mother?

There are really two answers to your question. First, because the biological mother hasn’t paid any child support, you don’t need the mother’s...

Can my husband signup daughter's birth certificate? Would he need to go through the adoption process?

Your question is a little confusing. I am assuming that your husband is not the biological father and that your child has yet to be born. If that...