My daughter is having a baby in November and this is her 5th she wants to sign the baby over to me can she do that?

It sounds like she wants to give you at least guardianship to the child or possibly even adopt the child. Regardless of the process you will need...

Will my fiancée be able to adopt my daughter when we get married?

If you have his consent, it is always easier to proceed with an adoption. This is particularly true when the child is so young and he is still...

Age is not a factor in an adult adoption. You must file a petition and then a Judge must hear the case in order to insure that the process has...

I want to know how I can change my child's last name and remove the father on the birth certificate in Florida.

It is always easier if the father consents. However, based on the facts that you have presented, you should be able to terminate his rights. Keep...

How can I adopt a baby that has been in my care since birth?

I agree that you should never sign something that is false. You need to find an attorney in your area who has a good working knowledge of the...

I am 62 yr old and would like to have birth given name and birth certificate restored

The name change will not be a problem as long as it is not being done for an illegal purpose or to evade the law. In order to change a birth...

I am looking for a relative adpotion package on line.

The adoption of your nephew is too important not to go to the expense of making sure that it is done correctly. I would call two to three lawyers...

I have bilateral hand disabilities. Do I continue looking for employment that will cause harm? until after the hearing?

You really need to retain an experienced attorney to assist you. Workers' compensation cases are a minefield for the novice. Best of luck to you.

Can my new husband adopt my daughter if her biological father has been incarcerated and not on her birth cert.

In this situation you must either obtain the consent of the father or convince the Court that he has abandoned any interest in the child by his...

How do I start the process of adopting my step-daughter whose mother is deceased?

If the adoption Statute in Texas is anything like the adoption Statute in Florida you must strictly comply and file all the required forms. I know...