As my colleagues below stated, you should look into filing a paternity action if you are serious about stepping up to the plate for this child. I...

How old do you have to be in the state of Michigan to adopt a family member?

My colleague is correct. You are not going to be able to adopt your siblings at age 16 even though you are a sibling. You need to find an...

How to file for abandonment to adopt my brother.

You have a really tough row to hoe. But, first, kudos to you and your husband for stepping up to be parents to this child. I am in Michigan, so I...

If I filed for Change of Domicile in my divorce papers, can the judge make me file a separate motion to get it looked at?

The issue of custody and change of domicile, although related, are separate issues. To change domicile once custody has been established or...

Do I have to give television back?

Do you have to give it back? Not right now if you believe that the tv was in fact a gift. It is his burden to prove that it was not a gift and it...

Can we proceed with the adoption with him in the country, or does he have to leave?

You need to seek an attorney who handles immigration issues. In my opinion, the attorney you seek should not just merely dabble in immigration...

Can my adooted mom sign over rights to my biological grandfather without getting in trouble?

A lot of your questions are going to depend on the specific facts of your situation. I would suggest that you locate an attorney in your area and...

Once a person has adopted a child, they are the parent of that child; adoptions are meant to be permanent as to the relationship between parent and...

I was wondering, just randomly thinking... If a person adopts a child from another country....

It depends on the state that you live in. My office has facilitated several re-adoptions, so the answer is not just a "no." You need to contact...

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I adopted my wife's 2 children. We've divorced and she is now seeing their father again. I'm stuck paying the child support.

If you adopted the children, they are legally your responsibility. That is the purpose of adoption -- you have stepped in the shoes of a biological...