My ex-husband is filing, in CA, to legally adopt my 18yr old daughter. Will this mean I won't be on the new birth certificate?

If this is an adult adoption, there is no requirement that you be notified. By default, all existing parents are relieved of parental...

Can I sign away my legal parental rights without my son being adopted?

No, you cannot sign away your rights. If your income has change substantially, you can request a modification to the child support amount to deal...

How to change child last name on birth certificate?

One can change a child's name using this process https://www.courts.ca.gov/1052.htm , though it requires the involvement of both parents (or at...

It's extremely rare (almost impossible) for a court to terminate a parent's rights without someone else stepping in to take them over. Most times,...

Can my husband adopt my son while the non custodial parent is in prison?

Yes, your husband can adopt your son, but you will still need to give the father notice of the hearing and an opportunity to consent or contest.

How can I adopt a 5 month old in Mexico if the mother is giving her up willingly?

If the child is in Mexico, you should do an adoption in Mexico, and speak with an immigration attorney about how to bring the child legally back to...

I agree with everything Chrissy stated above. I just wanted to add a couple of things: (1) surrogacy between family members can be incredibly...

Can I change my child's last name to my husband's last name?

You are requesting two different things, and they have different legal impacts. You can change your child's last name with a legal name change,...

Am I able to obtain legal guardianship of my son (not biological) if his bio dad is still in the picture?

It's not 100% clear on your desired outcome - but if you just want to have the ability to make medical decisions in the case of an emergency, they...

After filing for divorce and waiting 30 days, if there is no response what do I do next?

It's not clear what specifically you are seeking to do, other than get divorced. You can find information on how to file a default here...