In my experience, some judges would allow your partner to complete a second parent adoption while still unmarried to you, but some judges *do*...

Can a mother sign over her parental rights to the father and his wife at birth?

Yes, a mother can sign surrenders at any time after the baby is born. The father would need to legitimate the child and his wife would complete a...

Without knowing anything more about your situation, I will tell you what Georgia law provides. GA law *usually* requires that a biological mother...

My child grandparents not trying to get my son to me and my child mother passed away her parents how can I get my child out the?

I am assuming from your question that you were never married to the child’s mother and so are not a “legal parent” with rights of custody. If this...

What do I need to do to gain legal custody of my 2 year old cousin?

The simplest process (and there’s more than one) would be to get a temporary guardianship of the child. If the child were living with you in...

Yes, definitely. Your stepfather can file the petition to adopt you and you would sign a consent form to allow the adoption to go ahead. As part...

How to start a step parent adoption ?

To expand on the previous answer: yes, you will need to hire a lawyer. There are no DIY forms for adoptions and only an experienced adoption...

How do I adopt a child I have temporary custody of?

It is important to know what type of custody order was issued, but more than likely the mother can voluntarily surrender her rights to you and...

Do adoptive parents need to be legally in the united states to adopt a child?

From the facts as you stated them, you are the child’s only living legal parent and your rights have not been terminated by any court and the child...

How can my son voluntarily relinquish his parental rights?

The short answer is "No." There is no way he can relinquish his rights *unless* there is a new stepfather willing to adopt. In that case, he...