Both parents gave me the right to adopt my granddaughter. How much does it cost? And do I need a lawyer?

The answer to this depends largely on whether or not the child is in formal state care i.e. "foster care" and physically placed in your care or if...

Can I sever her rights or should I go for sole custody?

You cannot file for termination of parental rights without an adoption. If you are remarried, you could file for a step-parent adoption by your...

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If my children are adopted by step father. Will back child support go away?

The owed child support that is already in arrears would not be discharged (go away) automatically. The biological father would not owe support from...

How can I get my fifteen year old daughter that's in a foster home I guess i lost my rights by not showing up to court no paper

It will be very difficult at this point, if your rights have actually been terminated, to do anything. You would have been appointed an attorney....

I don’t know who my daughters father is is there any way I can get his right Terminated?

The only way to terminate the biological's father's parental rights, is to pursue an adoption. You cannot unilaterally terminate one parent's...

A paternity test would be needed to exclude the non-biological father. He is a presumed legal father until DNA excludes him. If one of these men...

How can I have my son's biological fathers rights terminated?

In order for a step-parent adoption to proceed, the biological father must be given notice as his parental rights would be terminated in the...

How can I file to get adopted?

You can proceed with an adult adoption. You will not have to have your biological father's consent. You are not required to change your name.

I need help fighting false allegations that are being investigated by dcf.

You should consult with a local attorney. It is likely that you should be represented, especially if you want to continue with the adoption of one...

What is the procedure for adopting an unborn child whose mother is incarcerated?

I agree, that an adoption attorney should be contacted. The state will automatically be notified re the birth if mother is incarcerated at the...