Can my significant other who is a sex offender and father to one of my children adopt my other child who has no father????

This is a complicated question with many layers. Assuming their were no issues terminating the birth father's right (and just because he is not on...

Does the biological father have legal rights to my adopted daughter because he wasn't made aware of her when she was put up for

Adoption laws are state specific so I can only advise re IL law and if the adoption was filed and completed in Illinois. My answer would depend on...

Can an adopted child bring her biological mother that is his current aunt to the USA?

Under Illinois adoption law there is no special relationship that remains for biological parent. You were adopted by a relative and as a result...

I want to get my sons last name changed to that of my husbands

To give you a more accurate answer about the costs and process I would need more information but from the limited facts you presented it sounds...

ADOPTION.. CAN MY BF ADOPT MY ADOPTED SON

Your boyfriend may be able to adopt your son but it will depend on the birth father's status. More information is needed from you before this...

How do I start the process of an international adoption?

A great resource for starting the international adoption process is the U.S. Department or State's...

If I want to adopt an infant from someone I know, can I adopt thru DCFS or do I need an attorney.

I agree with the other attorneys DCFS will not assist you with this private adoption. While the adoption laws are state specific the process and...

IL Adoption Law does not allow you to "annul" an adoption but you can be adopted by your biological parents, if they are in agreement and assuming...

We would like to know specifically which documents to file for a stepparent adoption in Cook County, Illinois.

Many adoption attorney will represent you on a flat rate basis so filing yourself will probably not save you any money as the attorney will still...

Public Act 96-0895 became effective May 21, 2010 and makes it possible for an adult adoptee or surrendered person to obtain a non-certified copy of...