There are no official forms for an adult adoption, though Sacramento has a fairly decent set of samples you can try to work with. ...

I agree with everything above. This link gives you direct instructions on how to update the birth certificate:...

A person can adopt an adult, but that will not grant immigration status. It will create a parent-child relationship that does not grant...

Adoption of an adult will not help them with their immigration status. You should have the person speak with an immigration attorney about how to...

You would need to terminate bio mom's rights involuntary, but based on your limited description, it doesn't sound like you have the grounds to do...

If there is someone who signed the VAP and is on the birth certificate, you will need to either get their consent for the adoption, or you will...

You can ask your local court whether there is a fee waiver for the home study, but generally, there are minimum fees. I would suggest that you...

Congratulations on wanting to legally recognize the relationship you have with your step father. You can file an adult adoption - the only people...

Congratulations on taking this beautiful step forward with your stepdad. He can adopt you in an adult adoption proceeding, and the only people who...

Generally speaking, the hospital will not allow you to put anyone other than your husband on the birth certificate if you are married when the baby...