Will Past Crimes Prevent me from Adopting My Stepchildren in California

While a full "home study" won't be required of you in your stepparent adoption, there will still be an investigation. Any criminal history will be...

In my experience, I have never seen an adoption petition denied solely on the basis of the legal status of the adopting parent. However, that...

Grandparent rights when someone is in the process of adopting your grandchild.

You should contact the Department of Social Services immediately and explain your situation. Try to get court information regarding the dependency...

Stepparent Adoption

I'd say your chances are very good. Find an experienced adoption attorney where you live. Hopefully the NCP won't contest the termination of his...

What are the chances of a successful stepparent adoption in our situation?

Chances are good, but that doesn't mean it will be an easy case. Your husband will be the petitioner in his stepparent adoption case and he will...

How to tell if the extended process for my case is normal, ensure that my grandson is not adopted. expedit or excuse 1987 file?

I think you should keep in touch with the initial worker and investigator to keep up with progress. You should try to find out the name and number...

My husband wants to adopt my kids.

Your husband would file a stepparent adoption case, but in order for the court to grant it, the legal parental rights of your children would have...

Can a person begin the adoption process for an unborn child in California?

Yes, the process can and should begin, but keep in mind that the parental rights of the birth father will have to be terminated in order for the...

Selected as the best answer

In California may an adoptive parent obtain the Child Welfare Services file for the period of time prior to the adoption?

It appears you are talking about a Dependency adoption wherein you are adopting your foster child. If that is correct and you have signed adoptive...

How to petition a husband's niece in the philippines?

You should consult with an attorney who is experienced with international adoptions and immigration law. I don't believe that the Philippines is a...