Why can't I file the n 600

Unless I'm mistaken, you have to FILE the n600 before you reached your 17th birthday. You should contact an adoption attorney who handles...

Can I change my daughter's name when I get married to my fiancé? Her biological father is not on her birth certificate?

For clarity's sake, the most important issue you have raised is that you don't want the biodad to have any custody rights. Changing her name will...

Will I be able to adopt our child?

Yes, you can adopt your spouse's child, as a stepparent adoption. You should definitely consult an attorney who is familiar with same-sex...

While you are not personally liable for your father's bills, his probate estate is. During probate, the executor will liquidate assets, pay bills...

Can my boyfriend adopt my two kids?

Yes, it is possible for your boyfriend to adopt the other two children. In some (not all) counties, the judges will grant a "second parent...

What rights do my partner child's father have? How can I adopt the child as second parent?

I disagree with Attorney Matson ... it might be very possible for you to complete a same sex second parent adoption. You should contact a local...

Legitimation of daughter who is not biologically mine. My name is on her birth certificate. Her mother and I never married.

Legitimation is not the appropriate procedure, since you are not the child's biological father. However, it may be possible for you to complete a...

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

Adoption laws vary from state to state, but in most states, a known biological father, especially one who is involved with the children, albeit...

How do I get papers for my daughter's father to sign over his rights so my husband can Adopt her?

Adoptions law vary from state to state, so you should definitely contact a Virginia adoption attorney. Unlike divorce law, name changes, etc.,...

Adoptions law vary from state to state. Some states require that you be a resident of that state before you can file an adoption petition. You...