Can i adopt a baby that i have legal guardianship of?

Just a note that you can do what is called an "independent adoption," which would avoid the need for an agency. Social services will still have to...

How can my husband adopt my kids?

You can do what is called a stepparent adoption. If the birth dad is willing to consent, that will be the easiest process, but if he hasn't had...

Yes - you can prepare all of the paperwork, and surprise your stepdad by asking for his signatures. Maybe ask him to be a witness to your marriage...

This is a relatively complicated question, and I suggest that you speak to a lawyer to get the exact answer you need. Generally speaking, if there...

No, you don't have to change your name in any adoption - it's always optional.

I agree with almost everything above, but just wanted to add a couple of notes. Changing your legal name is a fairly straight forward process, and...

What you are asking for are two things: (1) adding your bio dad's name to your birth certificate and (2) taking his last name. Just changing your...

Can my best friend adopt me if we’re both over 21 in California?

With due respect to the other attorneys answering this question, an adult adoption does not require a 10-year age difference, just that the person...

Can a parent with full physical and legal custody, change the last name of minor child to reflect step fathers in Los Angeles?

If there are two legal parents, then they both need to consent to a name change, and if they don't you would have to ask a judge to overrule the...

You will likely need to petition the court for an adjudication of the facts of your birth and an order to update your birth certificate...