Is it necessary to send copies of an adoption to a biological parent, if they are properly served, and notified?

There should be and probably is language in the Motion for Termination of Parental Rights or in the Order for Default indicating that no further...

Can my husband adopt my son without consent from his birth father?

Having your husband adopt your son should not present a problem bases on the information you provided. You will need to file a Petition for...

As the other attorneys have indicated, you can file a Petition for Adoption to try to adopt your step-daughter. There are two ways to terminate...

I had a 30 year mortgage at 8% .I paid on it for 13 years and paid it off early.

I checked the numbers on line by searching for a Mortgage Amortization Schedule. Based on a $63000 loan amount at *% amortized over 30 years, the...

Can I adopt my fiance's child?

What a wonderful and loving option. Adopting your fiance's daughter should not present a problem bases on the information you provided. You...

What court forms can I use to file for paternity and custody of my child?

I am not certain what 'form' you are trying to use. Sometimes forms don't work and you just have to draft a Petition from scratch with all the...

I have an agreed order acknowledging parentage. Does this supersede a previous Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity?

Now that you have an Order acknowledging that you are the father, you need to make sure that the child's birth certificate accurately reflects...

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Does my son's biological father have the right?

The biological father may be able to secure parental rights for the child if he proceeds to file a parentage action and he is adjudicated as the...

You can name your child as you determine is best. That means that you can use only your last name, only the father's last name, a hyphenated...

If I give up my parental rights and my child is adopted, am I still financially responsible?

If your ex and her fiancé choose to file a Petition for Adoption, and you agree to this, the court can terminate your parental rights and you would...