The prior answers here are pretty good. Be sure to talk to an experienced attorney sooner than later, there could be a statute of limitations as...

What rights does a half sibling have if they were adopted as a child by somebody else?

If there was no will, many states do allow a biological child to still inherit from their parent even if they were adopted by someone else. You...

What are the grandparents rights of a grand child if the grandchild gets adopted by another parent

Most states do acknowledge grandparent rights at least at some level in your situation. You may be able to get some type of periodic limited...

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most states will not allow the termination of a parent's rights unless there is 1) proven unfitness in court, or 2) a stepparent adoption. The...

Question about rights a man has that's not on the birth certificate, and signing over rights?

most states do not allow terminating a parents rights unless there is a stepparent adoption. Best bet is probably just to do nothing; he's not...

Husband sign birth certificate but child is not his.

If I understand the facts, you are saying that you are wanting to divorce him now only 2 months after the child's birth, and he is not the father. ...

This Question is about adoption, Can my ex husband adopt my daughter in case something happens to me?

Cost will depend on whether the bio dad contests the case or not. If he would consent, then obviously much cheaper, but he'll have to be given...

My boyfriend wants to adopt my son who is 20 months old but we're not married yet. Child was born in CA we now live in AZ. Help!

I am unaware of any state that would allow him to adopt if you aren't married. If you marry the adoption would be done in the state where you...

Is there a way for my husband to adopt my son?

Most all courts will require an affidavit from the mother regarding who could possibly be the father, and that the possible fathers be given...

Want to adopt step daughter

you can adopt without her consent. It is always easiest to get the natural parent's consent, but if she won't, you can petition to terminate her...