In order for your sister to adopt your child, she will need to file a petition for adoption and you will need to sign a relinquishment of your...

First of all, I’m sorry you’re having to deal with a situation like this. To answer your question, a parent cannot have their rights terminated...

If there is a divorce, the attorneys will be required to tell the court there is a baby on the way and custody of the child will be sorted out...

How do I file for termination of parental rights when father agrees and mother has had full custody 10 yrs (paternity proven)?

My first question would be who are you in this scenario? My next question is is there a step-parent who is wanting to adopt the child? If the...

Can we adopt our grandson without an attorney. We already have custody.

I agree with Mr. Phillips above and would only add that there are specific requirements for a valid consent to adoption or relinquishment of the...

How do I go about filing for abandonment on my child’s father?

While this probably would not fall under the legal definition of abandonment, your husband should still be able to proceed with the adoption...

If a mother wants to sign over her rights and allow the step mother adoption do we have to go through a lawyer to have this done

You don't necessarily have to have a lawyer to have this done, but your ex husband's wife will have to file a petition for adoption and comply with...

Family lawyer ?

There is no set price for adoptions among attorneys. Your best bet will be to call a few and get a feel for their knowledge of adoption law, and of...

Yes. To adopt your niece, you will need the consent of her parents. If her parents have not made significant contact or support for at least a...

In Arkansas if a couple never married and paternity was never established. He was put on BC is he still considered the bio dad?

In Arkansas, when a child is born to an unmarried mother at the time of the child's birth, the petitioner (your husband) will need to get a...