Hello - there are a couple of steps here. The first consideration is that you cannot do a step-parent adoption without first being married to the...

First, may I say I am so sorry to hear about the apparent verbal and emotional abuse you and your family are experiencing. As to your question,...

Hello, you may have grounds to terminate the natural parental rights based on abandonment. “"Abandonment' means the failure of a parent to provide...

Good Day, in Arizona you can do an adult adoption. Under Arizona law, your natural father does not need to consent to the adult adoption. My Firm...

Hello, the short answer is yes. Pursuant to Arizona statute, "Any adult person may adopt either another adult person who is at least eighteen years...

Good Day, You cannot adopt an unborn child. In Arizona, the biological parents (both mother and father) cannot sign direct consents to allow you...

Can my mom change my name without my absentee fathers consent?

Changing the name of a minor in Arizona can be accomplished through filing an application in the Superior Court of the county where your reside....

Good Afternoon, You will have to contact the Court in South Dakota directly.

I am so happy for your that you have built a stable life for yourself, having been a graduate from the child welfare system. I also have no doubt...

Good Afternoon, As the legal parents of your granddaughter, you have the legal ability to allow her to live elsewhere. In order to do so, you...