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Lawyers are not allowed to lie or mislead members of the public. They could be disciplined by their state bar if they are caught doing that. I...

Yes, you still have to terminate the biological father's rights even if he is not listed on the birth certificate. If you do not, he could...

Are single people able to legally adopt?

Yes, single people are able to adopt. With respect to intercountry adoption, many countries place restrictions and some do not allow single men or...

Step child is 15 and asked me to adopt her

You should undertake a step parent home study. You will find out from the home study from your the state whether the felony prevents you from...

Can my husband?

Yes. How it works: if he has lived with your children for at least six months and you start a home study by the state DHHS, then you can file an...

How can my husband adopt my daughter without going to court.

You have to go to court. If it is uncontested, it involve only one hearing that may not be necessary to attend if you have a lawyer, but the...

Is a post nup legal in California?

I would read the case of In Re Marriage of Bonds and see if the factors the court went over would favor a prenup being valid in your case with such...

How does a person take legal guardianship after the adopted parent dies

If your dad is the parent of the nephew, you can do a joint guardianship with him as he has a terminal illness. I would contact a lawyer. If you...

Can I be un-adopted, and take my adoptive parents off my birth certificate?

The only way you could take both adoptive parents off your birth certificate is to be adopted again by someone who is at least 10 years older than...

What does the law require of me to have in order to adopt my niece. Such as income ? Does she need her own bed, room etc.

A home study by the state would tell you whether it is in the best interest of the child to be with you and whether your home is adequate. People...