Question about filling out petition to change a minor name.

To add to Ms. Watson's answer if he (and you) want him to adopt the children, then you are free to change the last name to his last name. Best of...

I would encourage you to shop around for the best rate because adoption law is not something that I recommend that you do without professional...

Do I have any rights to my grandson once my sister adopts him

Once the adoption becomes finalized your rights are completely severed. For the sake of the child I hope that you and your sister can work...

Does a teenage mother need parental consent to sign over guardianship of her child?

I am not sure what is trying to be accomplished but under Florida law the birth mother who is over the age of 14 does not need the consent of her...

What kind of lawyer do we need?

I would suggest that you contact the Oregon Bar Referral Service or perhaps the Portland Bar Association has a referral service that may be able to...

How can i get back child support payments?

I suspect that the Judge will not want to revisit the issue.

My 16 year old son want to go live with his pregnant girlfriend and aunt and she said that I need to sign over power of attorney

In Florida a guardianship would be required because the person is not related to the person and an adult would need a Court Order in order to be...

My husband had involunyary termination of his parental rights in a previous marriage. Can he father a baby with me?

Because he is no longer subject to the jurisdiction of the Georgia courts because there is no case plan due to the termination of his parental...

Can I have my parents adopt my son with out his fathers OK . We were never married , but he is on the birth certificate .

Sometimes the thought of paying child support for the next eighteen years or until the child becomes an adult makes a person more reasonable. ...

Can i adopt my stepdaughter who is 16 if her mother verbally abuses her and sometimes physically but her mother will not consent

If the parent does not consent, it is typically a very difficult case to win. If you do suspect child abuse of any type, you should report that to...