My fiancee wants to adopt my 8 year old. Do we have to be married first?

I agree with the other attorneys. You must be married, While there is a one year marriage requirement to waive the home study, in reality, most...

My husband wants me to file for the divorce only he wants. is it ever who files pays. contested 2 chilren involved. stay at hom

The filer pays the filing fee. It is possible, but not guaranteed, that the court will make him reimburse you at the end. I would not count on...

What can I do ?

It sounds like you may have a basis for sole custody. I strongly suggest you speak to an attorney before you finalize the divorce. He/she can...

I got my divorce papers sent in the mail by my ex husband , told him I wouldn't sign them until we make a agreement

You do NOT have to sign off on his proposal. If you can't reach agreement, the court will determine an equitable split of the assets. I strongly...

Can my step dad adopt me?

You are never too old to be adopted and I think it's wonderful that you are exploring it! An adult adoption is pretty straightforward for an...

Can I change my babys last name back to mine ?

You have not provided much information, but you have the right to petition the court for a name change. You will have to provide notice of hearing...

If you stay with him and he lost the other kids due to neglect, abuse, etc, it is quite possible that DHS may take this one too. I would encourage...

Do I have a chance at getting full custody of my children?

It is too difficult to predict, but most judges will award custody based on the specific facts, not on the sex of the parent. Under the law, all...

How can you take the rights of a bio father so a stepfather can then adopt in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma law provides for the ability to do an adoption without the consent of a parent who has failed to support the child for 12 consecutive...

Can my ex sign over all his rights to get out of paying child support he has being trying to get out of it now for 6 years?

Is the child in DHS custody or in the process of being adopted by someone else? If not, I don't see how he could possibly have relinquished his...