As long as the biological mother’s parental rights have *not* been terminated by the court, she has the legal right to privately and voluntarily...

What to do

This is not an adoption issue, so I’ve moved it to the Family law category. The previous attorney is correct that your husband is “presumed” to be...

How do I adopt my adult step daughter ?

You can complete an adult adoption of your stepdaughter, with her consent. This is a fairly simple process and doesn’t require the consent of her...

As the previous attorney mentioned, your first step is to talk to an attorney. Since you are overseas, first email a few of us and we can schedule...

What you are asking about is a Stepparent Adoption by your husband, which would include the termination of your ex-husband’s rights as part of the...

I agree with the previous attorney. You could announce to your daughter that papers are being drawn up and then file in the new year. It’s possible...

How do i get custody of my niece she is not born yet

This is the time to talk with an adoption attorney. We would want to gather information from you and your sister and explain the process. We can...

There are no "do-it-yourself" forms for adoption in Georgia (as there is for divorces and name changes). You should contact an experienced...

By “girlfriend” I am assuming you are domestic partners. In that case, your partner would need to complete a “second parent adoption” so that you...

Can I get custody of a child I have had for 10 years with no support and only occasionally visits from mom. I am a non relative.

It is possible to file an adoption petition when the mother does not sign a legal surrender. She must be served with a copy of the court filings...