If your step-father adopts you and your brother, you have options regarding your last name. You can keep your name as it is and not change it at...

If the father who is named on the birth certificate and the biological father are willing to sign an affidavit changing the father in the birth...

Yes, you can adopt him. However, you would first have to terminate the parental rights of the mother and father. The biological parents can sign a...

Yes, you can file your own petition and represent yourself in an adoption proceeding if you know the applicable adoption laws and know what to put...

Since the children have attained the age of majority (18 years or older), you can adopt them and their mother cannot attest it. If you are married...

Once you are married and the child has resided with you and the adoptive parent for 6 months, you can file a petition for an intrafamily...

In order to adopt your niece, you need to terminate the parental rights of her mother and father. They can sign a consent to adoption in which they...

When she turns 18, she will be deemed an adult and you can hire an attorney to do an adult adoption and name change.

Do we need a lawyer to adopt a child in which we are already sheltering?

If you decide to adopt the child, you will need to hire an attorney. I am sure you know but the provisional custody by mandate can be revoked by...

How can i adopt a child that I have joint custody over?

Both biological parents would have to consent to the adopt. If either will not, you should consult with an attorney to determine whether you have...