Do I need a lawyer to file for termination of parental rights?

You should definitely have an attorney. You can file a petition to terminate even if the prosecuting attorney and DHHS won't do it for you. You, as...

Stepson 33. Givens bio moms name at birth. father died. Stepmom wants to adopt stepson and give him fathers last name.

This can be done in Michigan as an adult adoption. As long as the stepmother and the stepson (33) consent, it is relatively easy. See my website...

Wanting to adopt my neice? Whats next?

I agree that you should get an adoption attorney. As far as costs go, you may be able to get back, dollar-for-dollar, every dollar you spend on...

Forced paternity test

Probably none, but I need more facts. Please give me a call and we can discuss it. Ken Rathert Kalamazoo, MI 269-349-6808

How do u go about getting rights removed so my husband can adopt?

You need an adoption lawyer. In Michigan, if there is substantially no contact for two years and substantial non-compliance with a support order...

Can my fiance adopt my daughter while her father is in prison?

No. In Michigan, you must be married first to do a step-parent adoption. Also, you must have the father's rights terminated. After you get...

Adoptive parents may qualify for a tax credit for adoption-related expenses of up to $13,360 (for 2011) and $12,650 (for 2012). In other words, if...

What do we have to do to adopt from siblings with permission from both parents, baby is due in late August

I agree completely with Attorney Phelps. You can read about relative adoptions on my web site: www.rathertlaw.com. You can also read about...

How to aquire guardianship of my nephew when my mother passes ?

As you state the problem, this will be very difficult. Your father is now the legal father. His rights will be paramount unless you have grounds...

My husband wants to legally adopt my two year old daughter. We have been married for a lil over a year. What can we do?

You should get a lawyer and file for a step parent adoption. Your lawyer will also have to file a supplemental petition to terminate the father's...

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