One thing to keep in mind with regard to the differences in costs between a second-parent adoption and a stepparent adoption is that even though...

Can I adopt my niece?

As a follow up to the previous answer, in addition to the biological parents' rights being terminated, the judge in the county that has...

How do I go about giving my mother guardianship to my daughter im in san diego california

If you want your mother to have guardianship of your daughter, she should file a petition at your local courthouse. You may sign a Consent to...

Grandchild legal Guardian

It sounds like you will need to file a petition for guardianship of your grandson. San Diego Superior Court has a Guardianship Assistance Program...

Yes! Despite the fact that it was last updated in 2006, Do Your Own California Adoption: Nolo's Guide for Stepparents and Domestic Partners is an...

Since you are not married to or a registered domestic partner of the child's custodial parent, you are not eligible for a stepparent adoption....

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