First, I'm sorry for your loss. You will need to speak to an attorney. It may be possible for you to adopt the children depending on who has taken...

I am wanting to adopt a 20 year old that been in my family for five years ?

An adult adoption requires a petition for adoption to be filed with the district court. The 20 year old would consent to their own adoption. It is...

The only way to terminate the child's father's parent rights is by filing a step-parent adoption. I.e. your husband files a Petition for Adoption...

Can my fiance adopt my children if we have not seen their bio dad for about 4 years?

You can seek the step-parent adoption after you are married. You must be married first. If the natural father objects to the adoption, the Court...

How can the biological father of my children adopt them if he is not on the birth certificate in Kansas?

This question requires many other questions to be answered to determine exactly how to proceed. That said, unless you are married to the children's...

You should speak to an attorney. You will not be able to prevent the adoption but you should try to get the visitation agreement in writing, if it...

You can seek adoption and those facts would be considered by the court to determine whether or not the biological father has failed to assume...

Can a fathers rights be terminated against his will

If a biological father contests the adoption, the court will consider the statutory factors to determine whether or not his rights should be...

Marrying the child's mother does not grant you parental rights of the child. Despite his biological father being absent, until an adoption for the...

You need to call an attorney and take steps during her pregnancy.