Because their grandmother adopted them, she is legally their mother and has all the same privileges that their biological mother would've had,...

Your mom and stepdad have to be married for your stepdad to adopt you, and even when they are married your biological father would either have to...

Honestly, the simplest route is often to Google something like "Gila County family law attorney," and a few lists will pop up. Be aware, though,...

I suppose it depends on how you define adultery, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter to the legal process. Because Arizona is a...

Consents are generally irrevocable (that is, you can't take them back), and there's no real time limit to it because once you put pen to paper it's...

Unfortunately you can't add your name to the birth certificate as a same-sex, second parent unless your partner and you are legally married. You...

Certainly it's legal for them to be friends, so long as that is truly the nature of their relationship. Generally speaking, the legal justice...

Can i move out at 16 with my 2 year old?

At 16 years old, you are legally a minor, and minors are essentially under the legal control of their parents/guardians, even if they're already...

Does someone have rights to my child when they are not on the birth certificate and they have not adopted the child?

I imagine the school must be confused and believe that your wife is your child's birth or adoptive parent. If she's neither the birth mother nor...

Rephrasing my question on legal adoption ?

Long story short, no. For your case, your new wife and your ex wife would have to be legally married for your new wife to adopt the kids. Which I'm...