About how much would it cost for my husband to adopt my daughter from a previous relationship.

You may prefer to have an attorney in the Atlanta area. There are several capable adoption attorneys in the Atlanta area. I am 4 hours away, so...

My husband and I are US citizens living in the state of Georgia. Can we adopt an illegal immigrant that is 18 years old?

You can, but I don't believe it will affect his immigration or citizenship status. It will make him your son, but it will not change his...

As always, Sherry is exactly right! In weighing her generous offer, I would encourage you to get help from a lawyer with adoption experience (like...

Can I sue and adoption agency?

May depend on California law. Did a placement actually happen and you're trying to get him back? Also may depend somewhat on the terms of any...

Can I terminate my sons fathers rights if he has had no contact in over a year and never has paid child support?

In general, that is hard to do, and not likely to happen. And it would also probably cost more than you might expect it to cost too. Can't tell...

Can I adopt my 19yo undocumented niece to get her immigration benefits as I am a 30 yo US Citizen?

You most certainly can adopt her, but that won't "solve" any immigration problems. That's not my specific area ... it may put her on a shorter...

Hello there! Im a girl from Lithuania, I'm 18 years old and i really want to be adopted by good family

Oh dear! Wish it was me! As the others have said, even if you find an adoptive family, that's not going to solve any immigration issues! Email...

Can I adopt my married adult stepdaughter in Georgia?

Yes, in fact I have handled several such cases. The BEST advice would be to hire an attorney with familiarity and experience in adoption, because...

My spouse wants to adopt my child. The biological father has not had contact with child in 12 years. What do we do?

As usual, Sherry has given helpful, accurate advice! I would add that in the more rural parts of the state, some judges will indeed terminate a...

Adopting our 8 month old grandchild with mothers consent, father unknown

It sounds as if you are trying to do the whole thing by yourself without an attorney. I would advise against that. I sympathize; but I still...