Adult adoptions are permitted in Arizona under some circumstances and are governed by ARS 14-8101. You may adopt any adult between the ages of...

Is being married necessary for my fiance to try to adopt my daughter?

Because paternity has been established you'll either need to have the biological father sign a consent for adoption or terminate his rights. You...

How to go about severance of parental rights and adoption of step children

You should have him served with a Petition to Terminate his Parental Rights based on Abandonment and Neglect/Abuse. He'll be appointed an attorney...

If i adopt my step children will their mother have to continue paying child support?

In Arizona child support will be ongoing until the adoption is finalized. All of the arrears from the unpaid months will still be owed and are...

Trying to adopt a baby which happens to be my husband's cousins baby. How shall we go about the process and where do we start?

You should start by consulting with an adoption attorney. I recommend working with a fellow from the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. You...

What process do I go through if my daughter's biological father wants to sign over his rights?

If your ex is willing, you can simply ask him to sign a Consent for Adoption and avoid the termination procedure. His consent must be signed in...

Now that same-sex marriage is legal in Arizona, can a same-sex married couple both adopt?

You can get certified to adopt as a couple now (so that's the first step) and while there is no case law or updated adoption laws to refer to (yet)...

Can I adopt my 37 year old step daughter to establish a legal relationship with my granddaughter?

Yes. I think it's ARS 14-8101 that details adult adoption for just this scenario. I file a few each year. It's great to help secure Grandparent...

Do I need parental consent for adoption of the grandson of whom I have permanent legal guardianship?

While ARS 14-5209(C)(5) does say: "A guardian may Consent to the marriage or adoption of a ward," it is ARS 8-106 that governs who MUST consent to...

How can I prove best interests? Were trying for a step parent adoption that is being contested.

You may need to file a Petition to Terminate his Parental Rights (different than a pending adoption). You will have to show "abandonment" by clear...