Can I have my stepmom adopt me without my biological mothers termination of rights if i am over the age of 18?

Yes! What a sweet tribute to your "bonus" mom! An adult adoption doesn't require jumping through near as many hoops as the adoption of a minor. ...

Can a fathers rights be reinstated after involuntary termination?

No, rights cannot be reinstated if no appeal was filed and pursued. You will need to contact an adoption attorney to assist with the step-parent...

I am citizen of USA. Can I Adopt an adult from India? And what will be his/her status in the USA after adoption?

The process to adopt an adult is a relatively simple one. However, it will not effect the adult's immigration status. You will need to consult...

Does my children's father still have rights?

Yes, he does still have rights. Texas law allows you to combine a suit for termination and adoption, but you will need an attorney who is...

The process to adopt when you have PMC is pretty much the same as the process to adopt when you don't. You will still need an updated homestudy...

How long does the adult adoption take if my stepmom adopted me?

What a beautiful testament to your step-mother! Even though you are an adult now, your step-mother would be the one to file the suit for adoption....

Can I change my legal guardianship after being adopted by a step father?

Yes, it is possible. If you want your biological father to be your legal father again, he would have to adopt you. If you are a minor, your...

How would my husband go about adopting my child? She has no father listed on her birth certificate.?

The step-parent adoption process is a pretty simple one in Texas! You will need an attorney to file a Petition for Termination and a Petition for...

How can I have total custody of my child?

There are a couple of ways you could approach this. If the father was granted visitation in the same proceedings where he was ordered to pay child...

How exciting! Adult adoptions are the easiest type of adoption because it isn't necessary to terminate parental rights or do a homestudy or...