There is nothing in the Texas law that prevents a stepparent in your partner's situation from adopting a child. But he also doesn't quite fit the...

I am sorry for your loss. If there are bank accounts that don't have your name on them, you'll have to go to probate court to get a court order....

Yes, You could have your stepmom adopt you in a "Stepparent adoption". If you are over 18, you don't need the permission of your biological mom. If...

Can I change my son's last name with no father on the birth certificate and no acknowledgement of paternity signed?

You can't change a minor child's name without the other parent agreeing or being involved in the case. If you have a concern about your child's...

Where do I get the forms I need to file for a stepparent adoption?

I agree with Lauren Allen. It is a process with a lot of steps. If you are going to try to do this without an attorney, you can go to the law...

I agree with my fellow attorney's answers. There are different reasons why this may have happened to you (including someone trying to sell that...

If your deceased Father is on a Deed and bought it for his girlfriend and she passed away who is responsible for the property?

It does sound a bit complicated. First of all, you refer to this person as your father's "girlfriend" , but we have "Common law marriage" here in...

I agree with the attorney answer above. I'd like to add that it is great that you have kept your receipts so you can prove a claim for...

The attorney is not required to have his or her office in the county where the probate is filed, but just has to be willing and able to go there...

What can I do 2 get custody of my grand baby? What can I do to stop the mothers sister from adopting the baby?

There are a lot of considerations that go into whether or not someone is allowed to adopt a child, or allowed to have visitation with them....