Can the step mother, adopt the child if the biological mother was never allowed to see the child?

You will need to retain an attorney to advise you as to the next steps toward your goal. If the stepmother failed to give you access to your son,...

If I want to adopt a friends baby do I have to do all the state required stuff, home study and everything else?

If the State is not involved with the child the lawyer can handle everything. However, there are very specific requirements that the attorney must...

You should definitely retain an attorney and I would agree that the $2,500 is a reasonable estimate. I would call two or three adoption attorneys...

Can I adopt a child that is here illegally in the United States if the mother and father both have granted consent?

My initial thought is to consult with an immigration attorney to determine the most prudent way to handle this situation. Assuming that there is...

My husband wants to adopt my adult daughter ( 39). Is this an adult or step parent adoption? Process looks diff. Bio Dad dec.

This is an adult adoption that can appear relatively simple but adoption law is controlled by Statutes. This means that the Statute is very...

What should i do

This sounds like an immigration question and not an adoption question. I would contact an immigration attorney about this situation. Best of luck...

If the bio father has had no contact with his child in 4 yrs does he have to consent to adoption?

I would recommend that you contact an adoption attorney to assist you. The argument will be that he has abandoned his interests in the child and...

I am an adult adoptee, and I was wondering about the process for opening adoption records.

Typically you would file a Motion or Petition to Unseal the Adoption files. In most States adoption records are sealed and you must get the...

Can we adopt my sister's unborn baby with out a lawyer? If so where can we get the forms? We all live in Oregon.

I agree with the previous answers. The adoption of a person needs to be done correctly and this is not the correct path. Adoption is too...

Does my husband have to pay child support for his step-daughter?

You definitely want to check with a local family law attorney but typically step fathers who have not adopted are usually never responsible for...