Can i go from guardianship of my 3yr niece to adoption?

I assume the question you're asking is if you are able to proceed with the adoption without the parents consent.

Can my husband adopt my daughter with our bio dad?

Indiana code 31-19-9-8 outlines 12 different independent reasons why a parent's consent to adoption is not required in Indiana. A couple of those...

How do we keep our foster kids, ages 10 and 8 from going back to their birth parent?

I strongly encourage you to contact an attorney directly to discuss your case. I am very familiar with DCS cases and do quite a bit of work in...

I am a 7 month pregnant woman, considering adoption. If I receive the stipend, do I have to pay it back?

Typically, no. If you are genuinely not considering adoption any longer though and you keep receiving living expenses then you might be treading...

Looking​ to adopt our grandchild.

It sounds like if your daughter is not willing to consent to the adoption you have multiple grounds to proceed with the adoption without her...

Can a non biological father be added to a birth certificate if there is currently no father listed?

Since the biological father never established paternity your husband could file a petition for adoption and only your consent would be required.

How can my fiancé adopt my daughter

If the biological father didn't establish paternity then the biological father has until your fiancé files a petition for adoption to register with...

A parent's rights typically cannot just be terminated without someone else stepping in their shoes (someone like a new husband). If you have...

Can I have his parental rights terminated?

Under Indiana Code 31-19-9-8, if a parent fails to support a child for a period of 12 months or more, or fails to communicate with a child for 12...

Step-parent adoption

Under Indiana Code 31-19-9-8, if a parent fails to support a child for a period of 12 months or more, or fails to communicate with a child for 12...