Does an adoption have to be done In the same state with the same judge

Typically an adoption is finalized in the State where the child resides or the adoptive parents reside; there is a residency requiement but it does...

Can I take my daughter out of the country without fathers consent if he's not on birth certificate?

I see no issue with you traveling out of the country as long as you have custody of the child.

Where should we start with the adoption? And in which state? Did I do anything wrong by moving out of state?

This is a step parent adoption. The first step is to try to contact the biological father to determine if he will consent to the adoption. If he...

Can I, a 47 year old man legally adopted or some way legally have a 23 year old woman to be my daughter?

Since you are both adults, the short answer is Yes. However, the Judge will want to know the reason why. For instance, the Court will want to...

How can my husband adopt my daughter?

From your statements it sounds like the real father is uninvolved. If that is the case I would approach him about consenting to an adoption by...

Can I appeal a step parent adoption?

I would suggest that you consult with an adoption attorney ASAP. Once an adoption is final, it is often very difficult to undo the adoption. This...

Can i drop my adoption? And if i can, do i keep my citizenship? And what is the process of dropping the adoption?

If all you want is a name change you can file that in the Circuit Court where you live. As long as you are not changing your name for any illegal...

How do I file a putative father registry If father is unknown?

In Florida there is a form that is completed and sent to the Putative Registry that identifies the mother and the child. If any man wants to...

I am not sure if there is a specific Statute in West Virginia that addresses when or how a parent abandons his or her interest in a child but the...

I gave my cousin custody at birth now trying to adopt

I would suggest that you contact an adoption attorney ASAP and discuss this situation with him or her in private. Just from the little that you...