Not all judges hold 'initial appearances' in stepparent adoption cases so it depends; however, given that stepparent adoption cases inherently...

I have a pregnant friend who would like to place her baby for adoption.I would like to know how to proceed with this adoption?

In regards to adoption, Colorado is what is called an "agency" state, which means that an adoption agency needs to be involved for both the...

With the assumption that everyone resides in Colorado, Colorado is an "agency state" and, as such, your friends will need to receive relinquishment...

Is it possible to end parental rights if my kids father have been deported and never bother to contact them?

Yes, it is possible through a step-parent adoption in which your husband can petition to adopt your children and also seek to terminate the rights...

Would it be best to have an attorney for an adoption case with my own child?

Based on the situation you have described, you can pursue a stepparent adoption after you and the man in your life get married. This is not a...

How do you give up an internationally adopted child?

Relinquishing your parental rights to a child is a complex and emotionally charged process and becomes even more so when it involves a child who...

Is it possible for my husband to adopt my children as his own.

Based on the facts you describe, adoption is possible - your husband will likely be able to pursue a step-parent adoption for each of your...

Are motions to waive homestudy appropriate in kin like adoptions?

No, it is not appropriate to request a waiver of a homestudy in your situation. The type of adoption you are describing is not a kinship adoption,...

How do i adopt a child that i already have custody of?

I agree that you should contact an attorney who is well-versed in adoptions. Colorado law allows for a custodial adoption in which parental...

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My friend and her husband want to adopt my 9 year old. How do we do this privately?

This is two part process which can be handled without the involvement of social services. There is first a relinquishment case in which the...