Legally you can marry anyone of age and who is not current married, however if he is in detention, he may be deported before you can see him....

Congratulations. I would wait until you are eighteen and it would be an adult adoption. You do not need to get the consent of your biological...

Do I need consent from the other "parent"?

If the father was in the child's life at the time of birth or you cohabitated, then you have to terminate his parental rights through abandonment...

Since gay adoption is legal in all fifty states, yes, a same sex couple can be listed on the birth certificate. It may require a stepparent...

Why adoption is so complicated

Keep calling around. Our fees would be much less. Second, if you can't afford newborn or international adoption then you could foster adopt and not...

Green card through adoption

I recommend you talk with an immigration lawyer, stat. If she's 21 she may qualify for special immigrant juvenile status, but not when she is 22. ...

Is there a form for voluntary termination of parental rights

When the stepfather does his home study, a form should be provided to your husband to consent to the adoption. The form is...

Can i open a case for child abandonment to terminate parental rights?

The lawyer is incorrect. Three payments of $5 do not constitute material support and even if they did, he has not had contact for over a year.

Does the Child's last name have to change to adopted parents last name.

She is not required to change the child's name but she can if she wants to.

Can I be Adopted By my Long Distance Friend?

Assuming you are a minor, your friend would need to do the following: 1) be 10 years older than you; 2) complete a home study and pay up to $4500...