You need a lawyer who knows adoption (many don't realize how complicated it can get). If you go to this site:...

How do I start the process for step parent adoption if the bio father is locked up for life?

In GA, the birth certificate thing doesn't matter much, and probably not in WA either. All you need is a lawyer who knows adoption (many don't...

Adoption Questions

In GA, your situation would not be hard to deal with --- I'm not sure about MI. It would be BEST if Brian would sign his consent for the...

Adoption

In GA, the answer would be "No problem," so that's probably the IL answer, too. Just find an IL lawyer who knows adoption (many don't realize it...

I don't know WA law the way a WA lawyer would, but this issue would most likely be addressed primarily by a social worker in the context of a home...

Adoption cost

As explained in greater detail on the Legal Steps page of my website (link below), there are several components to adoption, and different cases...

What is the adoption process in the state of Florida

The reason it is expensive, and legally complicated, is that the law, and the courts, are very hesitant about terminating parental rights. Just...

Can the biological father stop the adoption of the child if mother wants to put up for adoption in WA state

To protect your rights, you should find an attorney in your area who has expertise in adoption matters (many lawyers do not *realize* that they...

If I adopt my step-daughter will her grandmother lose her guardianship rights in Arkansas state

The answer (most likely) is "Yes." (As a GA attorney, I don't know AR law.) However, there is nothing to keep you from letting her continue to be...

Provate adoption

Bravo for you! A competent MI adoption attorney will be able to do what you need. (But be aware that many lawyers do not *realize* that they do...