Can my husband adopt my children if he is a registered sex offender?

This is a "maybe" answer. The Judge will have some questions for him and these questions are just examples and not meant to be exhaustive. How...

Can a sex offender in indianapolois,IN legally adopt a child.

Every State has different requirements but Florida for instance requires a home study to adopt. During the home study process be very upfront...

How are attorney fees awarded in child custody cases?

I agree with my colleague that you would first need to come up with some money to hire and attorney who would then seek that the other party pay...

How can we change a stepchild last name before the official adoption?

You can change the child's last name but must notify or attempt to notify the biological father. Best of luck to you.

I need to change the father on my daughters birth certificate... How do I get started?

I would contact the State and complete the appropriate form and pay the required fee.

My child's father is willing to sign his rights over do I have to be married or can my boyfriend adopt her?

In Florida you could do it but you would need to get a home study (cost is approximately $1,500). If he is willing to accept the responsibility of...

My daughter does not know her bio father and my husband wants to adopt her and she would like to change her last name

I agree with Mr. Mummert. It would be much easier if he consented but that does not sound like a viable option. The other option is to file a...

My child is 3 ys old and her father signed the birth certificate but never got legitimize and now my husband would like to adopt

I wish that I could tell you that I disagree with my colleagues but i do agree with them. Even if he is in jail his rights must still be...

My kids have been adopted..can I get them back?

Once the adoption wss finalized it legally severs any relationship that you have to the children. Because this is your mother perhaps you can...

I would not attempt to do an adoption without the assistance of an attorney. I agree with my colleagues. Best of luck to you.