What do I need to do to take my ex off of my daughters Birth certificate and put my husband on?

A stepparent adoption would accomplish this and would likely be quicker than terminating parental rights. If your ex would sign paperwork, it...

What costs are involved with private adoption?

Costs can vary greatly depending on your case specifics. Like my colleague mentioned, this would be an ICPC adoption, which is a bit more involved...

How can I get my ex husband's parental rights taken away

It is not clear what your motivation is for wanting to terminate rights. If it simply because he is not active in your child's life, you may be...

It is possible. Hopefully, you have an attorney for your ongoing case. If so, you should discuss this with them as soon as possible as they would...

Do I need a will drawn up? Or go to court and have a real legal adoption done with the real father?

A will is definitely advised. Anyone that has children should have a will. If your husband's name is on the birth certificate, he is presumed to be...

Could my son's step father ever be able to adopt my son?

Yes, this is possible in the State of Alabama and would be a fairly quick and easy process if the biological father is willing to consent. If he is...

Can I adopt an 18 year old child(who lives with me now) in Alabama? About how much would it cost me?

Yes, this could be possible in Alabama and should be a fairly quick and simple process if both parents and the minor are willing to consent. ...

If DHR removes the child from the home, DHR will look for "relative resources" to take the child. Before removal, if your sister is willing, she...

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I want to adopt my grand daughter. She is 10 yrs.old. I have full custody for 10 ys. We do not know who the father is

Given the information available, if the mother is willing to consent to the adoption, this should be a fairly simple matter in Alabama. If you are...

I recently got married and my husband wants to adopt my daughter. Can he do this if we don't know who her father is?

This is possible in the State of Alabama, although there is a one year residency requirement before a stepparent adoption may be finalized. An...