Can I make decisions for my 14 yr old granddaughter who has been living with me since she was 6 yrs old ? Do I need parents ok

You will need to complete a guardianship of the child in order to enroll her in public school. The guardianship would also allow you to make...

Can my husband adopt my children without their biological fathers consent?

If the biological father never legitimized them, then you don't need his "permission" to complete this stepparent adoption. He must be served with...

How likely am I do succeed in adoption? And how likely is it that the father will loose rights?

Unfortunately, no attorney is going to quote the odds of successfully completing an adoption. However, you DO have several things in your favor,...

Yes, you may definitely be adopted by your former foster mom. However, she is the one who must take the action, by filing a petition to adopt you....

Can my fiance adopted my daughter, who is legitimized by her bio-dad ?

There are two issues here. First, as the previous attorney mentioned, your child's father has legal rights that must be terminated, and if he...

Adoption from Nepal

Intercountry adoption is very complex and there are not many attorneys, even adoption attorneys, who have experience in this area. If you handle...

Is a legitimization hearing necessary if father is on birth certificate?

To protect his rights, he should file a petition to legitimate the child and, as part of that process, ask for shared custody or a visitation plan....

What forms do I file after getting a temporary guardianship in Georgia?

You can file a petition for a temporary guardianship in the probate court of your county. The forms are available through the probate court, and...

Can my husband of almost 4 years adopt my son if his bio father hasn't signed the birth certificate?

Yes, your husband can adopt your son. You will need to hire an attorney to file the paperwork with the court and, as part of that process, the...

What are the steps for one parent to give sole physical custody of a child to the other parent?

The biological father is the person to start this process, by filing a Petition for Legitimation with the court. Several counties have...