You need to hire an attorney immediately to handle this issue for you. I cannot stress this enough. It is possible if you are on the birth...

You will not have to name your baby once she is born, but she will have your last name at birth. You are able to name her if you like. After...

It is hard to predict what will happen in the future, but a father can possibly come back after being absent and obtain rights to visit with a...

What right a woman parent have ?

If the father has completed a legitimation on the child, he has a right to also ask for custody or visitation. He will also be required to pay...

If I'm under cps investigation but don't have a case so far and I have to flee the county to go into a dv shelter to get baby a

If DFCS does not have custody or a safety plan on you and your child, then there should be no problem with you moving into a DV shelter. I think...

How to start the Adoption process?

I agree with Birney and Barbara. You will need to hire an attorney, but due to the birth father being deceased it should go quickly and hopefully...

How do I change child’s last name to fathers name?

Yes, I agree with my colleague. You could do the legitimation petition now or complete a step-parent adoption later. Usually with a legitimation...

The laws vary from state to state, but if a baby is relinquished to an adoption agency, normally those agencies have many waiting families, so it...

How can I get my adopted but she is my biochemical daughter back?

I agree with the previous response, however, IF the adoptive family is willing to allow you to adopt your children back then you might be able to. ...

I agree with Birney. If the biological father will sign it will make things easier, and it would be better for your child, but even if he will not...