My daughter's biological mom agreed to sign over rights so I can adopt her. How do we go about this without an attorney?

Get biological mom to sign a relinquishment and medical history report, get a criminal background check done on you, a home study done by an...

How do i adopt my wifes children?

You need more details as to whether father simply signed a relinquishment or if a termination was done through the courts.

I was wondering if there is any way I can keep my mother in law from having contact with either me or my daughter.

You don't have to allow her to be around the child. You are the parent, she has no inherent right to access of the child.

Yes a homestudy is required on all additions including Stepparent adoption. Fees typically range from $500-$2500.

Will a judge deny my request to lift geograpcal restrictions?

A judge is unlikely to lift the restriction when the other parent is exercising their visitation. Possibly you could reach an agreement with your...

How long is a temporary court order good in Harris County?

Until the final order is done or the case is dismissed by the court

Looking for a family law attorney to help with my husband adopting my child

You would need to do a termination/adoption. I would recommend contacting an adoption attorney.

Step Parent Adoption Information Needed

You will first need to have his rights terminated. In most courts you can file this in the same suit as the adoption therefore saving money on...

Yes you can adopt her. If the dad is willing to sign relinquishment it is agreed. He will no longer be required to pay insurance or child support...

You need to file a Motion to Transfer in the court that the child support case is in and provide an Order for Transfer into the court that has the...