What if the father is not list in the birth certificate. Do I have to have his rights terminated before someone else can adopt

Yes you do. Most states have a concept call "putative father" - a person who is likely to be a possible father, even if no legal determination...

Do i still pay child support in ny if my son was adopted?

In most states, an adoption terminates both parental rights and parental support obligations. Checking the law in your state is crucial, but you...

Can I get custody of a child without the mothers permission?

There are two concepts here: Notice and Consent. Can you get the adoption without the mother's consent? You should check your state's laws,...

How do I find out the status of my son's step parent adoption?

Generally, once you have consented to the adoption, assuming you did so in proper form in writing, that would serve as the end of your parental...

If my husband adopts my son and his bio-dad loses rights, what happens to the child support arrearage of approx.$13,000.00?

Generally, most states do not absolve the biological father from past obligations of support. Adoption would cease any future obligation. If...

You either need a consent from him or a court order terminating his rights. Either way, notice will have to be given to him. It sounds like you...

Can i adopt my cousins baby?

Adoption is a creature of statute and requires a court order to create the new parental rights. Most states require you to be an adult (18 and...

My husband wants to adopt my child. I want to know how can I get the biological father to sign over his parental rights?

You can approach the father about signing over his rights. The other option would be to have his rights terminated. Generally, to terminate a...

My ex-husband has asked to voluntarily sign over parental rights to our son. I am not remarried, there would be no adoption.

Generally, states do not allow parents to abdicate their rights and responsibilities because they no longer wish to pay child support. Check the...

Name Change During Adoption

You need to speak to an adoption attorney in the state where you were adopted. Each state has procedures for adult who was adopted as a child to...