Adopting

You should consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in adoption law to determine your best course of action. While there are many...

My husband and I are trying to adopt a 3-moth old baby girl from an illegal inmigrant (mother)

You should consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in adoption law to determine your best course of action. It sounds like you may...

In Florida, does the father's name need to be on the birth certificate in order for him to sign over his rights?

You should consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in adoption law to answer your specific questions about adoption. Your question is...

Can I get a passport for minor children (7 & 12) if I have sole parental responsibility; not custody?

To obtain the passport, you must either have the consent of the other parent (see Department of State form DS-3053), a court order granting sole...

I want yo know how it is DCF can take a child because of a accident.

Generally DCF removes a child for allegations of abuse, abandonment or neglect. It would seem they are alleging either abuse or neglect. You...

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How do we adopt my granddaughter whose parents are in Florida and we live in Tennessee and we have physical custody of.

You should contact an attorney who specializes in adoption. There are several members of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys in Tennessee. ...

Is there any way for me to gain legal custody of my nieces who are in states custody in louisinana without adopting them ?

I am not able to comment on Louisiana law, however there may be several options for you to explore. Does your sister have an attorney? If so,...

Custody? Guardianship? Adoption?

To me, it would depend upon what you are trying to accomplish. Because your son was adopted by his step-father, you are a “legal stranger” to him....

Florida law requires that he be served with a Notice of Intended Adoption Plan, if he has not already executed a consent for adoption (which can...

While I can't comment on Texas law, keep in mind that adoption is the creation of a permanent legal parental relationship between you and the...