Are there medical or legal rights for the biological mother when the adult adopted by someone else?

If the person who was adopted was over 18 at the time of the adoption, then she would have had an adult adoption. Typically, an adult adoption...

Can a birth certificate be amended to change a fathers name after 28 years? What obstacles would the father have? DNA tests?

The bio father lost his right to go on the birth certificate by virtue of his genetics alone when the child turned 2. So, at age 28, the only way...

Child support case?

Just because a man is not on the child's birth certificate does not guarantee that he does not have parental rights, especially before the child's...

How do I surrender my baby to the custody of another person?

You should reach out to an adoption agency and/or an adoption attorney. They can help you to prepare the paperwork for you and the birth father to...

Does the father of my child have legal rights if he is not on the birth certificate but is paying child support?

Likely if he is paying child support, then he has already been established as the legal father of your child and would therefore have certain...

Can I gain sole custody of my children if their biological father hasn't called or helped or seen them or anything in 6 years?

If Dad has had no contact with the child and provided no financial support for over a year, you can request a termination of Dad's rights based on...

When a non biological father signs a birth certificate does the biological father have any rights?

This is a complicated question that requires more analysis with an attorney who focuses on parentage law. The voluntary declaration of paternity...

How can I change the father's name on my birth certificate in California ?

This might not be able to be accomplished if both the man on your birth certificate and your bio father are deceased. You should talk to a lawyer...

You should have court-ordered legal representation. You should talk to your lawyer if you have concerns - they should be able to give you some...

Can I put my husband as my sons father even if he didn’t legally adopt him?

I agree with the answer above, but just to be a bit clearer - your husband would be able to do a stepparent adoption, but that generally requires...