How can I get my child that was illegally taken out of state?

It is hard to provide an opinion because your question is missing a lot of facts. I would assume that you were given notice of the termination of...

Does anyone on here have a feel for how FL judges rule in step parent adoptions if the bio contest?

Once a child turns 12, they must consent to the adoption but their consent is not dispositive. Your husband could seek to terminate his rights and...

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You can petition to have your adoption records and sealed. You will likely need to hire an attorney for this to act as the intermediary. I am happy...

Since the father is on the birth certificate, the father will need to give his permission, or you need to serve the father with a name change...

I am an usa resident i have been out for 10 months would i have any problem to reentry the states

You posted this question in the "adoption" section, I am sending you to the immigration section to see if they can help you. Good luck!

Can my stepdad adopt me ?

Yes, you can be adopted by your stepfather and you do not need to change your name, although you can if you want to. Our firm regularly handles...

Can I be adopted by My step dad ? I’m married for 29 years and I don’t want to change maiden name.

Yes, you can be adopted by your stepfather and you do not need to change your name, although you can if you want to. Our firm regularly handles...

Continued question an out an open or closed adoption

If you are asking whether the biological father can undo a stepparent adoption by your late-ex husband, it would depend on how the adoption by...

Can I file child abandonment on my son’s father?

It is possible to process a stepparent adoption based on abandonment by a legal father. There are many factors that go into the analysis, and you...

What do I do if a friend from South Africa wants my husband and I to adopt her 1 month old?

I am happy to set up a consultation with our firm, the law firm of Jeanne T. Tate, PA, so you can navigate this situation legally. Please send me...