Trying to adopt my nephew been with me since he was 9 months old?

Adopting through DCF can be a lengthy, but rewarding, process. DCF will pay for you to hire an adoption attorney when your case is ready to...

How can I change my daughter's last name if only I am on her birth certificate and I was not married when she was born?

You would need to file a name change action and follow the requirements of the statute. This is a little off-topic, but you could also consider a...

I want to adopt two niece's

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to adopt your nieces in a relative adoption. Please reach out to an adoption attorney, and good luck!

Adopting a stepchild in which the biological father is MIA?

I believe you may be able to achieve your goal of completing a stepparent adoption of your stepson, however given the biological father's lack of...

It sounds like you should consult with an attorney about doing a stepparent adoption, and with the adoption you will also be able to put your...

I need a lawyer in Bradenton FL. to advise how to handle a completed adoption.?

A grandparent adoption is a great option and you can seek to prove abandonment by both parents if they will not sign a consent to the adoption. You...

Can I terminate my ex husband’s parental rights?

I agree that a one-parent termination is unlikely. It will be easier if you are married and your husband is replacing the biological father as the...

Your boyfriend should not sign the birth certificate if there is no possibility he is the biological father of the child. You could leave the...

Need help regarding an adoption case?

It is unclear from your post whether the biological father is a statutory "unmarried biological father" or whether there has been a prior...

Does the biological father have to be on child support to show abandonment ?

No, he does not "have" to be on child support to show abandonment, but it may be relevant to the Court if you later try to prove abandonment but...