Yes! An adoption is a suit so you will need an attorney to walk you through that process and make sure everything is done correctly. Be sure the...

Nope! Adult adoptions are relatively simple but I would recommend hiring an attorney to make sure that it is done correctly and to order the new...

If you wait until she is 18, it becomes an adult adoption, which is much simpler! Just some paperwork and a hearing! Start by contacting a local...

How to get my birth certificate, if my adopted mom never signed the papers.

That's a tough one. It is correct that the adoptive parent has to sign the form registering the adoption with the state of Texas (i.e., the...

The birth father would have to establish his paternity (through a suit) before he could exercise any rights, but yes, some man (we call him an...

Yes, the biological father can sign an Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment to relinquish his rights without having to come to court. I agree...

I agree with the attorneys above. As backwards as it sounds, your bio father will have to adopt you before he can be put back on your birth...

How do we go about an adoption process?

What a hard and self-less decision you've had to make. Your sister will need to hire an attorney to file the adoption paperwork. She will also...

Can my parent force me to move to a uncivilzed country at the age of 15 when the country istelf is in poverty(somalia)?

I agree with Mr. Powell. If you believe you are being abused or neglected, you can report it to CPS by calling 1-800-252-5400. They will...

If my new husband wants to adopt my child, will that relieve bio dad of back child support he owes?

I agree with the other attorneys that termination will not release him from back child support, but I also want to make sure you are aware that you...