What are the rights of a stepparent?

Yes, it probably would depend on the judge. There are many factors the judge might consider in deciding this. Avvo doesn't want you to feel like...

Do I still have to pay child support if I sign my rights over to some else.

I think Mr. Ashman meant "Of course you DO." As for me, Avvo doesn't want you to feel like I'm saying you should call me ... even if, in this...

I wish to adopt my wife's friends daughter. She is in early 20s and is located in Vietnam. Is this possible as a US citizen GA

This question is as much (or more) an immigration than an adoption question. As such, Irene Steffas, an attorney in Atlanta, or her associate,...

My spouse, stepchild and I live in one state. The biological father lives in a different state. How do I adopt my stepchild?

I would try to answer this, but Avvo doesn't want you to see it if I say you should call me (which I wouldn't say to someone in Snellville anyway)....

How long can a child stay in foster care because a parent cannot be found to be notified of placement?

I would try to answer this, but Avvo doesn't want you to see it if I say you should call me. Also, they used to have FIELDS for lawyers to add...

I do that all the time, but it sounds like you're thinking it will be easier and more inexpensive than it will actually be. It will take some...

Is this a violation of adoption laws?

As Mr. Ashman said, it is not a violation, and your stepdaughter should face the fact that when (probably not "if") the child learns she is...

If a child support order was entered, then yes, the bio father has rights. Not sure what is being contemplated, or by whom.

Is adoption or permanent guardianship the better avenue?

It really depends on whether there's hope they'll be able to do it in the future, what you're willing to do, and what's best for...

If my husband adopts my daughter does her bio father that has no rights stop paying child support?

You should check Mike Jennings in Chattanooga. www.AdoptNeed.com GACAL.org