Do we need to be fingerprinted for two adults to adopt another adult?

Most jurisdictions do not do fingerprinting with adoptions, especially an adult adoption. Most cases are not filed in a juvenile court but in the...

Hi - I would like to know the costs associated with an adult adoption in the state of Texas.

process in TX should be close to that in KS; here in KS you'd be looking at about a 30 day process, and total costs of around $750.00. Some might...

How can i get my adoption file open and what all i need to do.

you can go the county courthouse where you were adopted and get access to the original adoption papers that were filed. Most states have an Open...

Can a boyfriend of 4 years adopt my daughter?

Most courts will not allow an unmarried partner to adopt. If you get married and a consent from the legal dad you should be able to get the...

How do I file for bankruptcy w/no income?

I often have clients wait to file a bankruptcy until they have some idea on how they will live going forward. Until you get a new job, or know how...

First, the biological father may have some rights here that would trump any designation as permanent guardian. If he is not a roadblock to the...

I want to adopt a young adult that I have had legal custody of since he was 9. I need to do this for inheritance purposes.

most all states allow adults to be adopted by other adults; many just require that the bio parents be given notice eventually so that they can...

I'm looking to find out how i can adopt my grandson

Get an experienced attorney in your state. The father will have to be given some kind of notice before terminating his parental rights (sometimes...

Can chapter 13 help me keep my rent a center tv

The short answer is "yes," but there is likely a lot more going on in your case. A chapter 13 involves monthly payments over a 3-5 year period,...

My new husband wants to adopt my children from a previous relationship, how do I start that process

the prior answer is good. Much easier and cheaper if bio dad consents to the adoption. If he doesn't then his parental rights have to be...