I agree with Birney, and also the reason there are no forms, is that all adoptions are sealed proceedings. If the biological parent is deceased,...

If he signed a paternity acknowledgement, it may have included an administrative legitimation if the child was born between July 2006 and July...

Yes, there is case law that would allow your husband to adopt your child post-divorce, so if you do it prior to the divorce that should also be...

If your daughter is willing to sign a surrender of parental rights, then you can serve the biological father by publication at his last known...

You will need to serve the biological father somehow, but you can do it by publication if you know his last known location, either in the US or in...

This is a much easier legal situation if you are married to your girlfriend. I agree with Mr. Gardner that many courts will not grant the adoption...

You can certainly do an adult adoption, but you will likely need an attorney to prepare the paperwork. Unlike other types of cases, all adoptions...

Yes! Your dad's ex-girlfriend can adopt you as an adult. I have done many of these types of adoptions, and it's always so sweet. Children form...

You can certainly file a step-parent adoption in these circumstances. In your area, I would recommend calling Birney Bull or Jocelyn Daniell as...

I agree with Mr. Birchmore that you need to consult with an attorney. If you just want to change their last names, that's a simpler matter but you...