Yes, a person can adopt their own siblings. Because they are your siblings, it would be considered a relative adoption. You would, however, need...

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How do access my cousin's adoption records?

Florida adoption records are confidential pursuant to statute. They are only subject to inspection upon order of the court. Madonna M....

How confidential are Florida adult adoption records?

Confidential. All adoption records are confidential and are only subject to inspection pursuant to a court order. The fact that it is an adult...

If I have a court date to terminate my parental rights and a step parent adoption, and in 2 diff states can I attend by phone?

In addition, you may wish to contact the court and ask if you can appear by telephone. At a minimum, if you are not going to contact a PA attorney...

As foster parents we've always been told we are not allowed to go to a TPR trial. Now we have been supeonad.

I assume you have been subpoenaed for the purpose of testifying at the TPR hearing (trial). That is different than sitting in the courtroom and...

Do I need consent from the father in order to give my parents cusdody or let them adopt my child?

You should consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in adoption law to determine the best course of action, if adoption is your goal....

I'm a minor and I wish to give custody of my child to my parents can I do this without consent of the father who was abusive?

You should consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in adoption law to determine the best course of action, if adoption is your goal. ...

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Adoption of a 20 year old who already had a name change

A Petition must be filed in court and notice must be provided to the parents. Madonna M. Finney Board Certified Adoption Lawyer Tallahassee,...

How can my parents adopt my unborn child without the father's consent?

In Florida, no one can adopt an unborn child. Your parents could possibly adopt your child, once born, with or without the consent of the father,...

My wife has a child from a previous marriage. Father has abbandoned child for last 7 years. How can I adopt the child?

You should consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in adoption law to answer your specific questions about step parent adoption and...