Can I get a step parent adoption done without hiring an attorney in the state of PA?

You will probably need to revise the consent from the biological father to comply with the State of Pennsylvania. Because the biological father is...

How can a ex husband legally have his wife adopt children, without their Mother's consent?

In order to terminate a parent's rights, the person must either consent or it must be demonstrated that the person has abandoned his or her...

Is it extremely difficult to process paperwork for a consensual adoption without assistance from an attorney?

An adoption is not something that you want to try yourself because of the magnitude of the decision. While it looks relatively easy, strict...

Ex wife is thinking of trying to get her new husband to adopt my children. how should i procede on this matter?

I would contact an adoption attorney ASAP. If you have still maintained contact with the children and your support is current, you have not...

How does one go about adopting while said person is pregnant ? And this sort of a relative.

It sounds like the State authorities have custody of the children so you will need to contact an attorney ASAP who is familiar with that system. ...

My fiance would like to adopt my daughter however we're not sure who has (father) parental rights to her.

I find it unusual that the Judge would say that your soon to be ex-husband did not need to pay support since you were still legally married to him....

Is it possible to adopt a child that has not yet been born?

You will need to contact an attorney in your area but in Florida where I practice the father can sign a document called an Affidavit of...

As a general rule there are two ways to terminate a parent's rights: by consent or by abandonment. It sounds like he will not consent so you are...

Terminating bio-dads parental rights

Although it may be different in your jurisdiction many Judges would require the presence of another person who is willing to adopt the child before...

I have physical and legal custody of 3yr old, since she was 15 mths , can I legally adopt her, i'm not her blood relative,

Typically you will need to establish that the parents have abandoned any interest in the child. This is typically shown by a lack of effort...