Getting the biological father to give up parental rights to put child up for adoption in WA state

First of all, this addresses WA law, and I'm only familiar with GA law, but most states are pretty protective of parental rights. My suggestion...

I suspect you can do it. In Georgia, it does require a court petition, but all you have to file is your signed statement that you want your birth...

Rights to visitation or adopt

Not likely. I'm a Georgia attorney, not N.J., but >court-ordered< visitation, either with foster or adoptive parents, is rare in my experience. ...

Procedure under WA state law to being adoption procedures

Everyone has the >right< to represent themselves, and there are tons of "document preparation" sites and services on the Internet, but they don't...

Gave up baby for adoption in CA, father in IL is trying to fight adoption what are father's rights

If the adoptive parents finalized the adoption (in California?), >their< lawyer should be involved in defending the adoption against any challenges...

Procedure for step parent adoption under WA state law, is biological father's consent required in WA

Mr. Hawkins is right. But I think it bears emphasizing how hard it is to prove a parent "unfit." I have clients and potential clients all the...

Adoption procedures in state of IL, family law adoption

I'm a Georgia lawyer, not Illinois, but I think to answer your question, more details would be needed. There are several types of adoption...

In answer to your Additional Information: Again, I have to emphasize that I'm not familiar with Oklahoma or Nebraska law, since I'm licensed...

Grandson being put out for adoption, can grandparents adopt under WA state adoption laws

Ms. Hinz makes many valid points. And she >is< licensed in WA (I'm in Georgia). The only thing I would add is about the >preference< for...

If you are required to pay child support, and to provide medical insurance, your parental rights must still exist. And if >your< parental rights...