How can I adopt my granddaughter. She has lived with me her whole life. She's 6.

I would suggest you speak to an attorney in your area ASAP. Whichever way this goes, you aren’t going to want to try to handle it on your own. ...

If you are on the birth certificate as the legal parent, which I assume you are since you want to relinquish your rights, you cannot relinquish...

I need to prevent my minor brother from returning to an abusive household. What are my options?

You may be able to obtain guardianship of your brother, even over his parents objections. You will need to show that they are unfit, but you may...

It sounds like you may need to go to court to try to obtain formal, legal guardianship of your niece. Some of this will depend on whether the...

It’s not just a matter of completing a form. You need to file an adoption case. Because you are an adult, the process is significantly shorter,...

I need to add my daughter's father's name on her birth certificate but she's 11 years old already will that be a problem?

If paternity has never been formally established, you will need to file a paternity action and get a court order of paternity and an order...

Guardianship is always temporary. However, if the guardianship is court-ordered, the court should set a list of standards for you and the bio...

I suggest you seek permission from the court that granted the guardianship. This can cause issues with visitation with the parents, etc., so you...

Keep exercising regular visitation and pay your child support. Those are the two biggest reasons people are able to terminate parental rights and...

How do i get emancipated?

To have even a chance at having a judge grant emancipation, you must prove that you are able to live and support yourself on your own. You will...