What forms do I need for a stepparent adoption when the biological father wont consent but also wont contest?

If you are limited on your funds to hire an attorney, you might reach out to the local bar association for assistance. Often there are free or...

There are some very specific requirements to meet before an adoption can proceed. Generally, either a Consent from a biological parent, or notice...

How can we go about having biological father resign his rights and for current husband adopt my daughter ?

A Petition for adoption would need to be filed in the county where you reside. Some type of notice would be required to your daughter's biological...

Cani adopt a child as a registered sex offender in Illinois??

Currently, under Illinois law, that criminal offense is a bar to licensure thereby making it unable for you to adopt.

How does a mother go about attempting to have an absent fathers parental rights terminated?

There are some very specific steps that must be taken to terminate the parental rights of your son's biological father. From the limited...

Can my husband adopt my 4 year old without the consent of the biological father?

There are many factors to consider before you can know for sure if an adoption can occur. His lack of interest is one factor the judge would...

How would my friend sign her rights over to me.

Your friend would not be able to sign her consent to the adoption until a minimum of 72 hrs after the birth of the child. The notice requirements...

Can I do anything about getting my son's fathers rights removed?

In order for the parental rights of your son's father to be terminated, there must be someone there to take his place. IL law will not allow his...

Good morning There are many steps to take to make this happen. This is not a DIY project so please hire an adoption attorney promptly to get this...

With a Surrender, the biological parent is typically surrendering his/her rights to an agency. A Consent is more open ended, i.e. not to an...