Would he be granted rights?

It is much easier (and less expensive) if the biological father is willing to sign over his rights. It does not sound like you are married and if...

Process and cost to complete a stepparent adoption when bio-father has no contact with child and is inconsistent w/child support

If the father does not consent, a Petition to Terminate the Rights of the natural father would need to be filed. The Judge would focus on the...

Is it possible for the person who has been a father figure to my son adopt him?

Yes it is possible Because you are not married a Home Study would be required. This normally takes 4-6 weeks to complete. Once the Home Study...

Can I adopt a 20 years old boy his father was killed when he was 6 his mother is alive my husband is his uncle and we help him

It would be considered an adult adoption and this type of adoption is relatively simple compared to other types of adoptions. However, adoption is...

In California, how can you give up parental rights, so that biological father can adopt?

Judges are extremely reluctant to bastardize a child and I think that the only way around this is to file a step parent adoption. It is a...

If I adopt my Grandchildren can I will them back to their biological parents upon my death?

You can express your desires in your will but it sounds like DCF is still involved and will likely become involved. It is imperative that their...

Please keep in mind that the cost of raising a child is substantially more than the cost of adopting a child. Adoption is not a do-it-yourself...

How can I adopt my girlfriend's son and be named on his birth certificate, he is 3 years old?

I am not sure that your plan will work. The amount of support that you pay to your biological children will probably stay the same if you adopt...

We adopted a child, the adoption finalized in 2008. We did not receive an SS# for this child until 2010.

I would probably talk to a tax preparer as to the mechanics for amending a return; I am not sure why it took so long to obtain a SSN because...

I am 19 and from Arkansas and I was wondering if I could adopt a child?

You will need to contact an experienced adoption attorney to explain the process. You will first need to obtain a Home Study and the purpose of...