How do I go about having my husband adopt my son? Do I need an attorney & where do I begin?

From your question it sounds like your husband is the "Dad" in this picture. I would consult with an attorney initially to walk you through the...

I am going to assume that you were not married at the time of the conception of the child or the birth of the child. You will most likely be...

I have heard in Alabama if a biological parent makes no contact/support within a year the step parent can petition to adopt?

Generally speaking in this situation you must show that he has "abandoned" any interest in the child. While I am not licensed to practice law in...

I have sole physical and legal custody of my kids. If something were to happen to me do the kids automatically go to their dad

I agree with the previous answer. Dad would win barring one of the factors previously mentioned in the prior answer. Best of luck to you.

Step parent adoption if bio-"dad" wants nothing to do with child but won't give up rights

I want to start the answer with a question for your ex: "If you want nothing to do with your son, why don't you let the new husband adopt and...

In a stepparent adoption, where the birth father is willing to sign a consent, how does it work with him living out of state?

The location of the birth parent is irrelevant in this situation. What is critical is that the requirments of the adoption Statute are followed. ...

My husband has 2 kids from his previous marriage; his ex-wife past away; i'm considering adoption; what do I so first and steps?

I would agree with the previous answers in that there are no impediments to the adoption in this case. I would also encourage a very open...

Relative adoption in Florida.... Terminating Parental Rights due to Chap 63

I echo the prior answers. Once DCF becomes involved the "red tape" factor goes up considerably even if you have the consent from the presumed...

How to get rights to child back after step parent adoption?

Unfortunately if an adoption occurred any rights to the child were permanently severed so I would not waste any time going through the Courts. ...

Judges tend to look at the actions of the party over a period of time so the lack of contact is typically judged on a case by case basis. If he...