You do not get credit for your step-children in the child support computation. Whether you get a credit for your bio son could depend on whether...

You can file a motion to enforce visitation. You can hire an attorney, or if you want to represent yourself, the court clerk should have forms for...

If this is what your daughter wants, you can do an adult adoption. Then you would be her legal parent again. It is a relatively easy process for...

I suggest that you speak to an experienced adoption attorney who can evaluate whether you have a statutory basis for adoption. This may include...

You won't be able to surprise him with a "finalized" adoption, as he will have to be the petitioner for adoption, i.e. he must file the adoption...

An adult adoption is a relatively easy process for an experienced adoption attorney, and it can be done pretty quickly. I suggest you contact an...

You will not be able to adopt until you are married. Once you are married, it is best to wait one year, as the court can waive the home study...

How do I get myself adopted by my stepdad?

Since you are 18, you should be able to do an adult adoption. You won't be able to surprise him with a final decree of adoption, as he will need...

Can my sister give me parental rights to her children with just her consent. The father has recently passed away?

She can consent to an adoption if the birth father is also willing to consent or if there is a legal basis for an adoption without his consent. ...

You will need either 1) the parents to sign a Power of Attorney and Delegation of Parental Powers, which is renewable annually, but revokable by...