My step kids (boys) father passed away and i would like to adopt them what should i do?
Check with your local Superior Court of California. They should have on their website information as to how to proceed with a stepparent adoption.
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Check with your local Superior Court of California. They should have on their website information as to how to proceed with a stepparent adoption.
The easiest way for you to file would be where your original action was filed. You indicated this was in Orange County, CA. That would be where you...
You can file an action to determine paternity. Many courts have self-help sections where someone will help you with the paperwork. You can access...
You will need to file guardianship papers with the appropriate court. If your daughter agrees to the guardianship there is a form she can sign...
If your ex is open to mediation, this seems like an excellent subject for a mediated settlement. In mediation, as opposed to litigation (where you...
If your niece's grandmother has legal custody over your niece, she can sign a waiver allowing you to begin the guardianship process. The court will...
You do not mention who has your niece at this time. If CPS has filed a case against your niece's mother, you can contact them and indicate your...
Is respondent working? Has a wage assignment been issued? If he is working and a wage assignment has not been issued, that would be a good place to...
The State has an interest in making sure children are provided for. Therefore, absent another party taking over the obligation (as in a stepparent...
If you have legal guardianship over her children, you will remain their legal guardians and thus legally responsible for them until a court orders...