Can I have my sons biological fathers rights terminated?

Yes, it is possible for your boyfriend to adopt if he becomes your husband. It is called a stepparent adoption. An attorney can advise you whether...

Adoption/change jurisdiction

Our firm regularly handles contested adoptions where Florida is the child's home state, yet there is a prior custody determination in another...

Adopting my soon to be stepchild?

You can adopt your girlfriend’s daughter once you are married, there is no set time. Our firm handles same sex stepparent adoptions often with no...

Why is a putative father form required in my pending adoption?

A putative father form is required is so the Court can determine which men need notice of the stepparent adoption. A man who is listed on your...

Your husband could file a petition for stepparent adoption, and your husband would seek to adopt the children and replace your ex on the birth...

You will not be able to process this adoption using the self-help forms. The child's adoption severed the relationship between the child and your...

Can my stepmom adopt me?

Yes, it is called a stepparent adoption. You or your father/stepmother should ask your biological mother if she will agree to the stepparent...

What form do I need to fill out to gain parental right of a child in Florida ?

I agree with my colleague Nicole, and only want to clarify that if the child is already receiving subsidy benefits through a prior adoption, it may...

Can I change my 8 year olds lastname without the biological father?

You can do a name change, or your husband can adopt your son and change his name during the process. I am unaware of the facts and circumstances of...

Can my biological father adopt me after my step dad already did?

Yes, this is possible if your biological father wants to adopt you. Good luck!