Why can't a 5 year old have a lawyer?

The 5 year old probably has a Guardian Ad Litem, which is more appropriate for the age. An attorney represents what the client wants. A Guardian...

I want to adopt my granddaughter is 13 years old I been taking care of since she been born but not legally but i want to make e?

There are a few different routes to adopt your granddaughter. The easiest and least expensive is to get her natural parents to sign a consent for...

Do you have to be married to adopt your stepdaughter?

Yes, you must be married to one of the child's parents (in this case, Mom) in order to do a second parent adoption (often called a step parent...

How long after we are married, can my husband adopt my child if the fathers rights have been severed?

There is no specific time period, however, if you've been married for at least a year then there is only a very limited home study that needs to be...

Can an ex step father adopt 40 year old son?

ARS 14-8101 governs adult adoptions. Subsection A reads: A. Any adult person may adopt either another adult person who is at least eighteen...

You have the right to hire an attorney to represent you in the dependency. That attorney will file several documents, which can include a motion...

How can my husband getting custody for his 2 children?

https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov He should file a Petition to Terminate Guardianship. The forms may be available on the county website,...

How can I request a meeting with a judge to have my ex-husbands parental rights severed?

It sounds like you may have a good case to terminate his parental rights on the grounds of abandonment, but you must also prove that the...

Step Parent Adoption- Help?

I'm not sure if there are self serve adoption forms available at the courthouse or not. My guess is that they are not available. You might...

How does an open adoption in Arizona work and what do I have to do?

Congratulations on your match. An open adoption is permitted in Arizona pursuant to ARS 8-116.01. The agreement needs to include some of the...